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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Merano is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Merano is to drive which takes 9h 39m and costs €170 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Meran via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Merano. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Merano Meran via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

How far is it from Groningen to Merano?

The distance between Groningen and Merano is 1266 km. The road distance is 1025.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Merano without a car is to train and night train via Düsseldorf which takes 13h 36m and costs €180 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 13h 36m to get from Groningen to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Merano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Merano train from?

Groningen to Merano train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Merano?

The best way to get from Groningen to Merano is to bus which takes 21h and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €700 and takes 20h 46m.

Where does the Groningen to Merano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Groningen to Merano train arrive?

Groningen to Merano train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Merano is 1026 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Groningen to Merano.

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

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

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2626+ hotels available in Merano.

Groningen to Merano - 12 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Groningen to Merano by train, night train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Train, night train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the night train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain
5. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
13h 36m
€187–553
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Meranbus 095
21h
€70–125
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the night train from Deventer to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
19h 30m
€133–608
Drive 1,025.7 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Meranocar 1,025.7 km
9h 39m
€179–258
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Deventer to Innsbruck Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
20h 46m
€203–658
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Groningen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
10h 10m
€179–245
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane RTM - INN
3. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
10h 48m
€337–908
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal 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
€225–518
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRE - MUC
4. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
12h 2m
€213–510
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
9h 52m
€250–547
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Den Haag Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane AMS - INN
3. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
12h 39m
€205–569
Train, train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Ibbenbüren, Bahnhoftrain
4. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
5. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
13h 33m
€237–501

Groningen to Merano by bus

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21hAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,265.9 km
Duration: 13h 36m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a bus from Groningen central station to Meran via Munich central bus station in around 21h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Groningen to Merano Meran via Zwolle, Deventer, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 20h 46m.

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