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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Bamberg is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Bamberg is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Bamberg station. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Bamberg train station via Meran, Munich central bus station and Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Bamberg via Brennero - Brenner and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Merano to Bamberg?

The distance between Merano and Bamberg is 553 km. The road distance is 472.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Bamberg without a car is to train via Brennero which takes 8h 15m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Merano to Bamberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bamberg bus from?

Merano to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bamberg train from?

Merano to Bamberg train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Bamberg?

The best way to get from Merano to Bamberg is to train via Brennero which takes 8h 15m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Merano to Bamberg bus arrive?

Merano to Bamberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Merano to Bamberg train arrive?

Merano to Bamberg train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Bamberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Bamberg is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Merano to Bamberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Bamberg?

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Merano to Bamberg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Bamberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or 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 via Brennero
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bambergtrain 28 / ...
8h 15m
€90–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus stationbus 095
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus 127 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bamberg train stationbus
10h 41m
€35–60
Drive 472.4 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bambergcar 472.4 km
5h 11m
€74–106
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bambergtrain 28 / ...
8h 16m
€94–247
Train #2
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain 28 / ...
8h 34m
€98–231

Merano to Bamberg by train

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 553.4 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bamberg via Brennero - Brenner and München Hbf in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Bamberg train station via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Munich central bus station, and Nuremberg central bus station in around 10h 41m.

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