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 €45 - €90 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Cologne is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs €240 - €550.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Bolzano-Bozen and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Merano to Cologne?

The distance between Merano and Cologne is 900 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 which takes 10h 19m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 19m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Cologne?

The best way to get from Merano to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Merano to Cologne train arrive?

Merano to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Merano to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Cologne is 743 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Merano to Cologne.

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

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Merano to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Merano to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, car train, shuttle, 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
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
10h 19m
€92–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
13h 20m
€49–87
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbfnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
10h 50m
€136–164
Drive 743.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Colognecar 743.1 km
7h 38m
€114–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Moso, Paese to Obergurgl Zentrumbus 335
2. Take the bus from Obergurgl Zentrum to Ötztal-Bahnhofbus 320
3. Take the train from Ötztal to Köln Hbftrain Drf
15h 55m
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 Colognecar
7h 33m
€167–224
Shuttle to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Bolzanoshuttle
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BZO - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 34m
€241–514
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
8h 31m
€150–375
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
7h 28m
€106–279
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
9h 17m
€170–397
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitschtrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane INN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
10h 1m
€210–499
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
11h 26m
€138–336

Merano to Cologne by train

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Distance: 899.7 km
Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bolzano-Bozen and München Hbf in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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