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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Köln Hbf via Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Merano to Cologne?

The distance between Merano and Cologne is 899 km. The road distance is 743.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 10h 22m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Merano to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Cologne train from?

Merano to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Cologne?

The best way to get from Merano to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 10h 22m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Merano to Cologne train arrive?

Merano to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Cologne is 743 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Merano to Cologne.

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

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Merano to Cologne - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Merano to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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 Munich
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
10h 22m
€74–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Cologne Airport CGNN537
13h 15m
€59–107
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln HbfUex 1864 / ...
10h 46m
€119–152
Drive 743.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Cologne743.1 km
7h 33m
€115–165
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Koeln HbfIce
13h 49m
€74–192
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Merano to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne
7h 28m
€167–224
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BGY - CGN
7h 24m
€116–304
Line 201 bus to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Terme Merano to Bolzano - Via Longon
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BZO - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
6h 32m
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)INN - DUS
8h 10m
€108–466
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
8h 33m
€121–340
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
9h 22m
€136–367
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
9h 7m
€140–353
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)INN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
10h 20m
€186–508

Merano to Cologne by bus and train

47Weekly Services

10h 22mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.6 km
Duration: 10h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano-Bozen, Muenchen Ost, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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