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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Merano is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Merano is to drive which takes 8h 10m and costs €140 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Merano. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Heerlerbaan Zandweg and arriving at Terme Merano via Aachen station west, Cologne Airport CGN, Bolzano South and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Merano. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Merano Meran via Aachen Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Heerlen to Merano?

The distance between Heerlen and Merano is 989 km. The road distance is 807 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Merano without a car is to train via Munich which takes 14h and costs €150 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 14h to get from Heerlen to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Merano bus from?

Heerlen to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Merano train from?

Heerlen to Merano train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Merano?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 14h and costs €150 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Heerlen to Merano bus arrive?

Heerlen to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Heerlen to Merano train arrive?

Heerlen to Merano train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Merano is 807 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Heerlen to Merano.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Heerlen to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, 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 Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Innsbruck Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
14h
€157–423
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano Southbus N537
16h 50m
€67–116
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the night train from Ulm Hbf to Bolzano Bozennighttrain Nj
16h 47m
€107–399
Drive 807 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Meranocar 807 km
8h 10m
€146–211
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
17h 56m
€81–198
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
9h 31m
€242–477
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
9h 55m
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EIN - BGY
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle
8h 54m
€194–417
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
8h
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CGN - BGY
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle
9h 20m
€197–477

Heerlen to Merano by train

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Distance: 988.9 km
Duration: 14h

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

You can take a train from Heerlen to Merano Meran via Aachen Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 14h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Heerlerbaan Zandweg to Terme Merano via Aachen, Ponttor, Aachen station west, Cologne Airport CGN, Bolzano South, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 16h 50m.

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