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 €60 - €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, 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.

How far is it from Heerlen to Merano?

The distance between Heerlen and Merano is 985 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 12h 39m and costs €160 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 12h 39m 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.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Merano?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 12h 39m and costs €160 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €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.

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.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2789+ hotels available in Merano.

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, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), 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 Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 39m
€167–411
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
€62–111
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 42 / ...
3. Take the night train from Ulm Hbf to Bolzano Bozennighttrain Nj
17h 19m
€107–349
Drive 807 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Meranocar 807 km
8h 10m
€143–207
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf to Siegburg Bftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
17h 42m
€87–201
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln 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 18m
€192–466
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 1m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 18m
€224–516
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
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 the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 45m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
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
12h 17m

Heerlen to Merano by train and bus

44Weekly Services

12h 39mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heerlen to Merano.

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Distance: 985.3 km
Duration: 12h 39m

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

You can take a train from Heerlen to Terme Merano via Aachen Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 12h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, 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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