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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Ostend is to bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 21h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs €600 - €1300.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Ostende via Brennero - Brenner, Muenchen Ost and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

How far is it from Merano to Ostend?

The distance between Merano and Ostend is 883 km. The road distance is 1005.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 14h 51m and costs €140 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Merano to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Ostend train from?

Merano to Ostend train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Ostend?

The best way to get from Merano to Ostend is to train which takes 14h 51m and costs €140 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 21h 23m.

Where does the Merano to Ostend bus arrive?

Merano to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Merano to Ostend train arrive?

Merano to Ostend train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Ostend is 1005 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Merano to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6046+ hotels available in Ostend.

Merano to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Merano and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bolzano South, Düsseldorf central bus station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.

There are 10 ways to get from Merano to Ostend by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Antwerp International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Antwerp International Airport (ANR)BZO - ANR
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Ostende
5h 8m
€630–1,298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Düsseldorf central bus stationN537
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to BrugesN1360b / ...
21h 23m
€71–155
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbf89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
14h 51m
€140–397
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Muenchen OstEc
3. Take the night train from Muenchen Ost to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
18h 24m
€119–364
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)INN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
9h 32m
€141–440
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)BGY - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Station
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
10h 26m
€112–303
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MUC - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
11h 52m
€161–381
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Flughafen München
2. Take the train from München Ost to Bruxelles-MidiNj
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
18h 34m
€130–204
Drive 1,005.4 km
1. Drive from Merano to Ostend1,005.4 km
10h 32m
€158–228
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Merano to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Ostend
10h 22m
€223–305

Merano to Ostend by bus and train

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14h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 882.5 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Ostende via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano-Bozen, München Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bolzano South, Düsseldorf central bus station, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 21h 23m.

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