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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Merano is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Merano is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €420 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Merano. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Meran via Kassel and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Merano. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Merano?

The distance between Paderborn and Merano is 878 km. The road distance is 756.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Merano without a car is to train via Munich which takes 10h 41m and costs €110 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Paderborn to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Merano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Merano train from?

Paderborn to Merano train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Merano?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 10h 41m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Paderborn to Merano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paderborn to Merano train arrive?

Paderborn to Merano train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Merano is 756 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Paderborn to Merano.

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

Book your Paderborn to Merano train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2526+ hotels available in Merano.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Paderborn to Merano by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Paderborn Hbf to München Hbf41
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
10h 41m
€119–408
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to KasselN69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Munich central bus stationN73
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Meran095
14h 5m
€54–93
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofNj
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
15h 27m
€92–406
Drive 756.1 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Merano756.1 km
7h 24m
€119–172
Train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Innsbruck Hbf
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
16h 2m
€127–406
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paderborn to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Merano
7h 46m
€145–196
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
6h 29m
€427–575
Fly Paderborn Lippstadt Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)PAD - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 16m
€176–474
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Langenhagen Flughafen
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)HAJ - BZO
6h 21m
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Langenhagen Flughafen
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)HAJ - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
10h 46m
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
11h 2m
€176–404
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
4. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
11h 27m
€143–460

Paderborn to Merano by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

10h 41mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 877.6 km
Duration: 10h 41m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Terme Merano via München Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Meran via Kassel and Munich central bus station in around 14h 5m.

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