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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Karlsruhe is to bus via Munich which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Meran and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Merano to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Merano and Karlsruhe is 638 km. The road distance is 459.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs €100 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Merano to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Merano to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Merano to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merano to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Karlsruhe is 460 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Merano to Karlsruhe.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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Merano to Karlsruhe - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Merano to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, 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 Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 60 / ...
9h 25m
€105–332
Bus via Munich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus stationbus 095
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
11h 12m
€43–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N277
9h 44m
€53–87
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bolzano Bozen to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Re
12h 51m
€56–166
Drive 459.8 km
1. Drive from Merano to Karlsruhecar 459.8 km
5h 2m
€73–106
Train, shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Chiusa Klausentrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chiusa to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane MUC - STR
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
8h 28m
€240–528
Shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VRN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 54m
€246–538

Merano to Karlsruhe by train

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9h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 637.5 km
Duration: 9h 25m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Karlsruhe central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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