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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merano is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 15h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merano is to drive and car train which takes 8h 8m and costs €170 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Merano. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Bochum Hbf, München Hbf and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Merano?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Merano is 706 km. The road distance is 813.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merano without a car is to train which takes 13h 6m and costs €85 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Merano train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Merano?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merano is to train which takes 13h 6m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 15h 54m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Merano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Merano is 814 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Merano.

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

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Merano train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2588+ hotels available in Merano.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merano by train, plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
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 12m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano Southbus N537
15h 54m
€50–99
Train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
13h 6m
€89–224
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 35 / ...
2. Take the night train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
10h 19m
€142–434
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
8h 56m
€185–421
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
8h 18m
€141–403
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
10h 56m
€133–361
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
4. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
10h 59m
€220–472
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bochum Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
16h 43m
€158–467
Drive 813.9 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Meranocar 813.9 km
8h 13m
€125–181
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
8h 8m
€170–222

Gelsenkirchen to Merano by tram and train

44Weekly Services

13h 6mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merano.

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Distance: 705.5 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Merano Meran via Bochum Hbf, Bochum Hbf, München Hbf, and Brennero - Brenner in around 13h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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