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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Paderborn is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Paderborn is to drive which takes 7h 25m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Paderborn via Munich central bus station and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Merano to Paderborn?

The distance between Merano and Paderborn is 885 km. The road distance is 755.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Merano to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Paderborn train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Merano to Paderborn is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Merano to Paderborn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merano to Paderborn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Paderborn is 756 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Merano to Paderborn.

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

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

Book your Merano to Paderborn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 437+ hotels available in Paderborn.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Merano to Paderborn by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Ice
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
11h 33m
€114–250
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
3. Take the bus from Kassel to Paderbornbus N69
14h 25m
€53–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenbus
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
5. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
14h 2m
Drive 755.7 km
1. Drive from Merano to Paderborncar 755.7 km
7h 25m
€116–167
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 Paderborn Hbftrain
8h 28m
€225–449
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 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
11h 39m
€100–222
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Merano to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Paderborncar
8h 43m
€148–198
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)plane MUC - PAD
9h 48m
€191–420
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 Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 13m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 11m
€169–337
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BZO - HAJ
2. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 24m
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 Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
12h 51m
€214–516

Merano to Paderborn by train

5Weekly Trains

11h 33mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 884.9 km
Duration: 11h 33m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Paderborn Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Paderborn via Munich central bus station and Kassel in around 14h 25m.

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