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 €45 - €110 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 drive and car train which takes 7h 47m and costs €160 - €220.

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 50m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Merano?

The distance between Dortmund and Merano is 732 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 via Munich which takes 12h 30m and costs €90 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Merano?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 12h 30m and costs €90 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Innsbruck Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Merano is 803 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Dortmund to Merano.

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

Book your Dortmund to Merano train tickets online with Omio.

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 2496+ hotels available in Merano.

Dortmund to Merano - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, line 201 bus, and bus

There are 11 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, line 201 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
3. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
6h 31m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bolzano Southbus N537
15h 35m
€48–110
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 30m
€93–502
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
15h 50m
€137–471
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
9h 33m
€149–429
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
8h 56m
€126–411
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 2m
€141–456
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 4m
€173–418
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Innsbruck Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
14h 56m
€160–471
Drive 803.1 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Meranocar 803.1 km
8h 1m
€125–181
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Dortmund to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
7h 47m
€166–217

Dortmund to Merano by train and bus

48Weekly Services

12h 30mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 732.3 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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 €40–110 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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