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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Merano is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Merano is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Merano. However, there are services departing from Forchheim and arriving at Merano Meran via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Merano?

The distance between Forchheim and Merano is 526 km. The road distance is 447.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Merano without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €85 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Forchheim to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Merano train from?

Forchheim to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Forchheim to Merano?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Merano is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Forchheim to Merano train arrive?

Forchheim to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Forchheim to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Merano is 448 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Forchheim to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2522+ hotels available in Merano.

Forchheim to Merano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forchheim to Merano by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
7h 50m
€88–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Munich central bus stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Meran095
8h 40m
€42–78
Drive 447.8 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Merano447.8 km
5h 1m
€71–102
Train via Brennero
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brenner89
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
8h 28m
€63–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nuremberg Hbf to Munich Airport Terminal Station
2. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Merano
10h 6m
€87–164

Forchheim to Merano by train and bus

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7h 50mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.4 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Terme Merano via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Meran via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuremberg central bus station, and Munich central bus station in around 8h 40m.

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