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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Detmold is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 20h 28m.

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 45m and costs €120 - €180.

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 12m.

How far is it from Merano to Detmold?

The distance between Merano and Detmold is 896 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 which takes 12h 12m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 12h 12m 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 which takes 12h 12m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 20h 28m.

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 45m to drive from Merano to Detmold.

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

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Where can I stay near Detmold?

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

Q: 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, Klinikum via Bolzano South, Dortmund central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB and Lemgo, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

There are 10 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
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 Altenbekentrain Re
12h 12m
€100–248
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 Bad Salzuflen central bus stationbus N1338
20h 28m
€59–121
Drive 775.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Detmoldcar 775.1 km
7h 45m
€121–174
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
9h
€232–479
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
12h 18m
€107–285
Train #2
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
16h 52m
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 Detmoldcar
8h 27m
€145–193
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 Detmold, Bahnhoftrain
11h 8m
€202–481
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 Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
11h 40m
€200–413
Line 201 bus to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Terme Merano to Bolzano - Via Longonbus
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BZO - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
4. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Detmold, Bahnhoftrain
8h 51m

Merano to Detmold by train

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12h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 896.1 km
Duration: 12h 12m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Detmold, Bahnhof via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Detmold, Klinikum via Bolzano South, Dortmund central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB, and Lemgo, Bahnhof in around 20h 28m.

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