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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Leuven is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Leuven is to fly and train which takes 6h 47m and costs €290 - €800.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Leuven Station via Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti, Bolzano South and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Louvain via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Merano to Leuven?

The distance between Merano and Leuven is 1077 km. The road distance is 881.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Leuven without a car is to train via Munich which takes 13h 46m and costs €140 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 13h 46m to get from Merano to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Leuven?

The best way to get from Merano to Leuven is to train via Munich which takes 13h 46m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 31m.

Where does the Merano to Leuven bus arrive?

Merano to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Merano to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Leuven is 881 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Merano to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Merano to Leuven - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Merano to Leuven by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
13h 46m
€145–384
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leuven Stationbus N84
18h 31m
€79–124
Drive 881.3 km
1. Drive from Merano to Leuvencar 881.3 km
9h 37m
€141–203
Train, shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Brussels 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 Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
9h
€240–437
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
15h 15m
€178–394
Train #2
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Verviers-Centraltrain Nj
4. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
19h
€107–239
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VCE - BRU
8h 18m
€167–382
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitschtrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane INN - BRU
7h 12m
€240–523
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIN - BRU
8h 55m
€148–395
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Antwerp International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Antwerp International Airport (ANR)plane BZO - ANR
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Louvaintrain
6h 47m
€294–765
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
11h 45m
€154–350
Train, train to Treviso Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TSF - CRL
4. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
9h 53m
€152–455

Merano to Leuven by train

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13h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,077 km
Duration: 13h 46m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Louvain via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 13h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Leuven Station via Bolzano - Via Longon, Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti, Bolzano, Cimitero Nord, Bolzano South, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 18h 31m.

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