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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Merano is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Merano is to train and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs €260 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Terme Merano via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Merano. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Merano Meran via München Hbf, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Hanover to Merano?

The distance between Hanover and Merano is 924 km. The road distance is 839.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Merano without a car is to train via Munich which takes 11h 16m and costs €150 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Hanover to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Merano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Merano train from?

Hanover to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Merano?

The best way to get from Hanover to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 11h 16m and costs €150 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 48m.

Where does the Hanover to Merano bus arrive?

Hanover to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Hanover to Merano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Merano is 840 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Hanover to Merano.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Hanover to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, car train, plane, or shuttle

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

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain 89 / ...
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
11h 16m
€159–496
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Hannover Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
15h 11m
€66–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N05
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
15h 48m
€70–116
Drive 839.5 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Meranocar 839.5 km
7h 54m
€133–192
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Meranocar
11h 49m
€118–143
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
14h 27m
€68–159
Fly Hannover Airport to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAJ - MUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
8h
€268–427
Fly Hannover Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane HAJ - INN
2. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
10h 21m
€356–715
Fly Hannover Airport to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane HAJ - BZO
2. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
6h
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane HAM - BZO
7h 47m
€266–605

Hanover to Merano by train

92Weekly Trains

11h 16mAverage Duration

€159Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hanover to Merano.

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Distance: 923.9 km
Duration: 11h 16m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Merano Meran via München Hbf, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Terme Merano via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 15h 48m.

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