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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Merano is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Merano is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Merano. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Meran via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Merano. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Merano Meran via Friedberg, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Gießen to Merano?

The distance between Gießen and Merano is 756 km. The road distance is 642 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Merano without a car is to night train and train which takes 8h 57m and costs €120 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Gießen to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Merano bus from?

Gießen to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Merano train from?

Gießen to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Merano?

The best way to get from Gießen to Merano is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Gießen to Merano bus arrive?

Gießen to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Gießen to Merano train arrive?

Gießen to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Merano is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Gießen to Merano.

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

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

Book your Gießen to Merano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Gießen to Merano - 10 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Gießen to Merano by night train, train, bus, car, car train, or plane

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

Night train, train
best
1. Take the night train from Friedberg to Jenbach Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Jenbach to Bolzano-Bozen89
8h 57m
€123–434
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Munich central bus stationN885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Meran095
11h 30m
€40–76
Night train, train via Brennero
1. Take the night train from Friedberg to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofUex 333
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
8h 43m
€123–426
Drive 642 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Merano642 km
6h 30m
€100–145
Train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbf41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brenner89
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
11h 17m
€63–195
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gießen to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Merano
6h 45m
€142–182
Train, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)FRA - VRN
3. Take the bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Merano
7h 22m
€166–363
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 28m
€135–366
Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
10h 48m
€170–403
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)FRA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 42m
€121–393

Gießen to Merano by bus

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Distance: 756.3 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Gießen to Meran via Munich central bus station in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Merano Meran via Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Brennero - Brenner in around 11h 17m.

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