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 - €65 and takes 9h 32m.

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 10m 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 Meran and arriving at Bamberg train station via Munich central bus station and Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

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 €60 - €120.

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 €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 32m.

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 10m to drive from Merano to Bamberg.

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

Book your Merano to Bamberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Merano to Bamberg bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bamberg?

There are 663+ hotels available in Bamberg.

Merano to Bamberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Bamberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 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
€64–120
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 N05 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bamberg train stationbus
9h 32m
€38–63
Drive 472.4 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bambergcar 472.4 km
5h 10m
€73–105
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bambergtrain 28 / ...
8h 16m
€57–122
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 33m
€78–158
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Merano to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergcar
5h 59m
€138–181

Merano to Bamberg by train

28Weekly Trains

8h 15mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Bamberg.

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Distance: 553.5 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 Meran to Bamberg train station via Munich central bus station and Nuremberg central bus station in around 9h 32m.

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