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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Erlangen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Erlangen is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Erlangen train station via Munich central bus station and Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Erlangen via Brennero - Brenner and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Merano to Erlangen?

The distance between Merano and Erlangen is 515 km. The road distance is 431.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Erlangen without a car is to train via Brennero which takes 8h 2m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Merano to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Erlangen bus from?

Merano to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Erlangen train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Merano to Erlangen is to train via Brennero which takes 8h 2m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Merano to Erlangen bus arrive?

Merano to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Merano to Erlangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Erlangen is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Merano to Erlangen.

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

Book your Merano to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Merano to Erlangen?

Book your Merano to Erlangen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Merano to Erlangen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Erlangen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Brennero
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain 28 / ...
8h 2m
€70–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus stationbus 095
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N885 / ...
8h 47m
€35–60
Drive 431.5 km
1. Drive from Merano to Erlangencar 431.5 km
4h 48m
€66–96
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain 28 / ...
8h 3m
€62–152
Train #2
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
8h 28m
€78–150
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 Erlangencar
5h 54m
€139–183

Merano to Erlangen by train

28Weekly Trains

8h 2mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merano to Erlangen.

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Distance: 514.7 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Erlangen via Brennero - Brenner and München Hbf in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Erlangen train station via Munich central bus station and Nuremberg central bus station in around 8h 47m.

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