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

The cheapest way to get from Herne to Merano is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Herne to Merano is to drive which takes 7h 58m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Herne and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Herne to Merano. However, there are services departing from Herne Bf and arriving at Merano Meran via Dortmund Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

How far is it from Herne to Merano?

The distance between Herne and Merano is 715 km. The road distance is 817.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Herne to Merano without a car is to bus which takes 15h 59m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Herne to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herne to Merano train from?

Herne to Merano train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Herne to Merano?

The best way to get from Herne to Merano is to bus which takes 15h 59m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €490 and takes 16h 14m.

Where does the Herne to Merano train arrive?

Herne to Merano train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Innsbruck Hbf station.

Can I drive from Herne to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Herne to Merano is 817 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Herne to Merano.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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Herne to Merano - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, line 201 bus, and bus

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

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

Train, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
best
1. Take the train from Herne Bf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
3. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
6h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano Southbus N537
15h 59m
€57–105
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Innsbruck Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
16h 14m
€162–486
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Herne Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the night train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
10h 38m
€143–433
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Herne Bf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
9h 7m
€182–402
Train, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Herne Bf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
8h 29m
€143–384
Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Herne Bf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
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
11h 7m
€135–352
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bochum Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
16h 19m
€158–467
Drive 817.2 km
1. Drive from Herne to Meranocar 817.2 km
7h 58m
€125–180
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Herne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
8h 3m
€168–220

Herne to Merano by train and bus

4Weekly Services

15h 59mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.8 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Herne Bf to Merano Meran via Dortmund Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 16h 14m.

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