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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Bochum is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Bochum is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs €280 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Bochum central station via Meran, Bolzano South and Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Merano to Bochum?

The distance between Merano and Bochum is 1011 km. The road distance is 807.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Bochum without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 13h 7m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 13h 7m to get from Merano to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bochum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Bochum?

The best way to get from Merano to Bochum is to train via Kassel which takes 13h 7m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 12m.

Where does the Merano to Bochum bus arrive?

Merano to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Merano to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Bochum is 808 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Merano to Bochum.

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

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

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Merano to Bochum - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Merano to Bochum by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, plane, 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 Kassel
best
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 Bochum Hbftrain Re
13h 7m
€155–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Essen central train stationbus N537
17h 12m
€79–127
Drive 807.5 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bochumcar 807.5 km
8h 10m
€150–217
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
7h 55m
€230–424
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain Ice
14h 25m
€160–328
Train #2
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
16h 12m
€81–203
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
8h 42m
€226–465
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BZO - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 58m
€281–510
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain
9h 52m
€277–498
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
9h 55m
€139–331

Merano to Bochum by train

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Distance: 1,010.6 km
Duration: 13h 7m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bochum Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 13h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 13h 25m.

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