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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Detmold is to drive which costs €110 - €180 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Detmold is to drive which takes 7h 42m and costs €110 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Bolzano South, Dortmund ZOB and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Merano to Detmold?

The distance between Merano and Detmold is 888 km. The road distance is 775.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Detmold without a car is to train via Munich which takes 11h 40m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Merano to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Detmold bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Detmold train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Detmold?

The best way to get from Merano to Detmold is to train via Munich which takes 11h 40m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 17m.

Where does the Merano to Detmold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merano to Detmold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Detmold is 775 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Merano to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 813+ hotels available in Detmold.

Merano to Detmold - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Merano to Detmold by train, bus, car, plane, 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 Munich
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Altenbeken41
11h 40m
€77–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Dortmund central bus stationN537
2. Take the bus from Dortmund ZOB to Bielefeld Hbf
20h 17m
Drive 775.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Detmold775.1 km
7h 42m
€120–172
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BZO - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbf
8h 54m
€236–504
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheIce
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to AltenbekenRe
12h 7m
€109–235
Train #2
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Osnabrück HbfDrf
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
16h 57m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Merano to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Detmold
8h 24m
€144–193
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)MUC - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
11h 49m
€193–403
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)MUC - PAD
3. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Detmold, Bahnhof
11h 6m
€198–446
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)MUC - FMO
3. Take the train from Ibbenbüren, Bahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
12h 11m
€179–344
Line 201 bus to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Terme Merano to Bolzano - Via Longon
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)BZO - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
4. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Detmold, Bahnhof
8h 54m

Merano to Detmold by bus and train

7Weekly Services

11h 40mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merano to Detmold.

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Distance: 888.4 km
Duration: 11h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Detmold, Bahnhof via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano-Bozen, Muenchen Ost, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Altenbeken in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Detmold, Bahnhof via Bolzano South, Dortmund ZOB, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 20h 17m.

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