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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Merano is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Merano is to drive which takes 8h 1m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Meran via Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Merano. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Merano?

The distance between Essen and Merano is 699 km. The road distance is 803.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Merano without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Essen to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Merano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Merano train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Merano?

The best way to get from Essen to Merano is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Merano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Merano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Merano?

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

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

Book your Essen to Merano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2536+ hotels available in Merano.

Essen to Merano - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, line 201 bus, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Merano by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
2. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Merano
6h 5m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano SouthN537
14h 45m
€57–108
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
11h 16m
€146–303
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofNj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
16h 12m
€88–478
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 6m
€139–407
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)DUS - INN
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
8h 30m
€104–456
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
10h 29m
€120–374
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)EIN - INN
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
10h 51m
€195–438
Drive 803.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Merano803.2 km
8h 1m
€124–179
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Merano
8h 6m
€170–223

Essen to Merano by train and bus

53Weekly Services

11h 16mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.6 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Terme Merano via München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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