What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Merano?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Merano is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 15h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Merano?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Merano is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €210 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Meran via Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Merano. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Merano?

The distance between Dortmund and Merano is 739 km. The road distance is 803.1 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Merano without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Merano without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs €120 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Merano?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Dortmund to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Merano bus from?

Dortmund to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Merano train from?

Dortmund to Merano train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Merano?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Merano is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Dortmund to Merano bus arrive?

Dortmund to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.

Where does the Dortmund to Merano train arrive?

Dortmund to Merano train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Merano is 803 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Dortmund to Merano.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Merano?

Book your Dortmund to Merano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2536+ hotels available in Merano.

Dortmund to Merano - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Dortmund to Merano by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
6h 34m
€216–508
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bolzano SouthN537
15h 35m
€51–121
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to München Hbf42 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
12h 30m
€129–502
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofNj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
15h 51m
€86–461
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 35m
€145–421
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
10h 1m
€150–445
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)DUS - INN
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
8h 59m
€110–470
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
10h 5m
€176–378
Drive 803.1 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Merano803.1 km
7h 59m
€124–179
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Dortmund to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Merano
7h 44m
€166–216

Dortmund to Merano by train and bus

53Weekly Services

12h 30mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Terme Merano via München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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