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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Bielefeld is to bus which costs €60 - €160 and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Bielefeld is to fly and train which takes 7h 27m and costs €210 - €2400.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Bielefeld station. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Bolzano South and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Merano to Bielefeld?

The distance between Merano and Bielefeld is 830 km. The road distance is 801.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Bielefeld without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 12h 56m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Merano to Bielefeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bielefeld bus from?

Merano to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bielefeld train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Bielefeld?

The best way to get from Merano to Bielefeld is to train via Kassel which takes 12h 56m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Merano to Bielefeld bus arrive?

Merano to Bielefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Merano to Bielefeld train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Bielefeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Bielefeld is 801 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Merano to Bielefeld.

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

Book your Merano to Bielefeld train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Merano to Bielefeld bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bielefeld?

There are 595+ hotels available in Bielefeld.

Merano to Bielefeld - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Merano and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

There are 12 ways to get from Merano to Bielefeld by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BZO - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
7h 40m
€218–454
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Dortmund central bus stationbus N537
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N3204 / ...
18h 5m
€60–152
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Ice
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
12h 56m
€106–240
Drive 801.2 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bielefeldcar 801.2 km
7h 34m
€122–176
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane MUC - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
10h 16m
€181–348
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
10h 24m
€152–348
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
11h 6m
€175–399
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BZO - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
7h 27m
€213–2,325
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
3. Take the train from Ibbenbüren, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
11h 43m
€172–333
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)plane MUC - PAD
3. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
11h 9m
€198–450
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Osnabrück Hbftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
15h 32m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Merano to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Bielefeldcar
8h 6m
€147–195

Merano to Bielefeld by train

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12h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 830.1 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bielefeld Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Paderborn Hbf, and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Bolzano South and Dortmund central bus station in around 18h 5m.

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