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 €50 - €130 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, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Merano?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Merano is 709 km. The road distance is 814 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 via Munich which takes 11h 42m and costs €110 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Merano?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 11h 42m and costs €110 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 15h 54m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Merano train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Merano train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Merano is 814 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2496+ 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, 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 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano Southbus N537
15h 54m
€55–124
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 35 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
11h 42m
€111–492
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
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
9h 20m
€146–392
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 Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
8h 43m
€123–374
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
11h 5m
€139–367
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 Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
11h 7m
€209–492
Train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Schwaztrain Drf
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
14h 42m
Drive 814 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Meranocar 814 km
8h 14m
€127–183
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
€170–223

Gelsenkirchen to Merano by train and bus

48Weekly Services

11h 42mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merano.

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Distance: 708.9 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Terme Merano via Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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