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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €140 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Essen is to train and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs €110 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Essen central train station via Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Essen. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bolzano-Bozen and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Merano to Essen?

The distance between Merano and Essen is 699 km. The road distance is 802.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Essen without a car is to train via Munich which takes 11h 5m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Merano to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Essen train from?

Merano to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Essen?

The best way to get from Merano to Essen is to train via Munich which takes 11h 5m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Merano to Essen bus arrive?

Merano to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Merano to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Essen is 802 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Merano to Essen.

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

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

Book your Merano to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Merano to Essen - 12 ways to travel via train, line 201 bus, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Merano to Essen by bus, plane, train, night train, car, 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.

Line 201 bus to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Terme Merano to Bolzano - Via Longonbus
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BZO - DUS
6h 5m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Essen central train stationbus N537
14h 55m
€45–137
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
11h 5m
€87–252
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
14h 34m
€96–326
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane INN - DUS
7h 44m
€116–404
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
8h 50m
€136–363
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
9h 38m
€132–402
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
10h 4m
€133–380
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane INN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
10h 16m
€200–516
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Drf
14h 29m
Drive 802.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Essencar 802.1 km
8h 7m
€125–180
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 Essencar
8h 2m
€178–239

Merano to Essen by train

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11h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 699 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Essen Hbf via Bolzano-Bozen and München Hbf in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Essen central train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–130 and the journey takes 13h 25m.

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