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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Kassel is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Kassel is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Kassel via Meran and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Bolzano-Bozen, München Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Merano to Kassel?

The distance between Merano and Kassel is 731 km. The road distance is 682.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Kassel without a car is to shuttle and bus and train which takes 12h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Merano to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Kassel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Kassel train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Kassel?

The best way to get from Merano to Kassel is to train via Munich which takes 10h 4m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 14m.

Where does the Merano to Kassel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merano to Kassel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Kassel is 682 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Merano to Kassel.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 402+ hotels available in Kassel.

Merano to Kassel - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car train, shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Merano to Kassel by car, car train, shuttle, bus, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Merano to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcar
2. Take the car train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain Uex 2026
8h 38m
€113–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus stationbus 095
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Kasselbus N73
13h 14m
€50–88
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof Westbus
3. Take the train from Ingolstadt Nord to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain
12h 37m
Drive 682.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Kasselcar 682.1 km
6h 37m
€105–152
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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 39m
€270–549
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 / ...
10h 4m
€140–338
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Ice
10h 9m
€132–322
Shuttle to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Kassel Calden Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Bolzanoshuttle
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Kassel Calden Airport (KSF)plane BZO - KSF
6h 41m
€374–750
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
10h 11m
€244–516
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 Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
10h 15m
€278–516
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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
9h 50m
€327–694

Merano to Kassel by train

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Distance: 731 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Bolzano-Bozen, München Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Kassel via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, and Munich central bus station in around 13h 14m.

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