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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Merano is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Merano is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Merano. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Merano Meran via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Merano?

The distance between Heidelberg and Merano is 648 km. The road distance is 500.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Merano without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs €85 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Heidelberg to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Merano train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Merano?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Merano is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Merano train arrive?

Heidelberg to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Merano is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Heidelberg to Merano.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2786+ hotels available in Merano.

Heidelberg to Merano - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Merano by train (TGV, 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
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain 89 / ...
4. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 43m
€90–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Bolzano Southbus N277
10h 26m
€54–88
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Bolzano Bozennighttrain Nj
13h 38m
€57–165
Drive 500.3 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Meranocar 500.3 km
5h 37m
€80–115
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
8h 34m
€256–521
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
8h 27m
€226–441
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane FRA - VRN
3. Take a shuttle bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Meranoshuttle
6h 56m
€241–501

Heidelberg to Merano by train

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Distance: 648.1 km
Duration: 9h 43m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Merano Meran via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Bolzano South once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 46m.

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