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 €45 - €130 and takes 16h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Merano is to train and fly which takes 7h 52m and costs €210 - €450.

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 Meran via Aachen station west, Cologne Airport CGN and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

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, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Merano?

The distance between Heerlen and Merano is 985 km. The road distance is 807.1 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 which takes 12h 45m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 12h 45m 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 which takes 12h 45m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 16h 21m.

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 11m to drive from Heerlen to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2482+ hotels available in Merano.

Heerlen to Merano - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Heerlen to Merano by train, bus, night train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 45m
€118–473
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 21m
€47–126
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the night train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
11h 15m
€149–448
Drive 807.1 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Meranocar 807.1 km
8h 11m
€143–207
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heerlen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
8h 58m
€187–248
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
9h 28m
€200–462
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
7h 52m
€211–449
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 31m
€146–472
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 53m
€155–402
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane RTM - INN
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
10h 44m
€340–796
Train, train to Antwerp International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
3. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Berchemtrain
4. Fly from Antwerp International Airport (ANR) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane ANR - BZO
9h 30m
€229–984

Heerlen to Merano by train and bus

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12h 45mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heerlen to Merano.

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Distance: 985.1 km
Duration: 12h 45m

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, Frankfurt, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Meran via Aachen, Ponttor, Aachen station west, Cologne Airport CGN, and Bolzano South in around 16h 21m.

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