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

The cheapest way to get from Marl to Merano is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 17h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marl to Merano is to drive which takes 8h 9m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Marl and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Marl to Merano. However, there are services departing from Marl Mitte and arriving at Merano Meran via Essen Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.

How far is it from Marl to Merano?

The distance between Marl and Merano is 733 km. The road distance is 836 km.

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

The best way to get from Marl to Merano without a car is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Marl to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marl to Merano train from?

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

Train or bus from Marl to Merano?

The best way to get from Marl to Merano is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 17h 12m.

Where does the Marl to Merano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Marl to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Marl to Merano is 836 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Marl to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2601+ hotels available in Merano.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Marl to Merano by train, plane, bus, 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 Marl Mitte to Essen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
4. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
6h 49m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano Southbus N537
17h 12m
€52–100
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 22m
€170–293
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Ötztalnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Ötztal-Bahnhof to Obergurgl Zentrumbus 320
3. Take the bus from Obergurgl Zentrum to Moso, Paesebus 335
14h 59m
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
9h 33m
€189–454
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
2. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
8h 54m
€150–446
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
11h 32m
€142–404
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
17h 48m
€146–508
Drive 836 km
1. Drive from Marl to Meranocar 836 km
8h 9m
€128–185
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Marl to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
8h 12m
€171–224

Marl to Merano by train and bus

44Weekly Services

12h 22mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.2 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Terme Merano via Essen Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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