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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Merano is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Merano is to train and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs €190 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Venlo station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Venlo Station and arriving at Meran via Essen central train station and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Merano. However, there are services departing from Venlo and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Venlo to Merano?

The distance between Venlo and Merano is 730 km. The road distance is 823.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Merano without a car is to train via Munich which takes 12h 17m and costs €120 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Venlo to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Merano bus from?

Venlo to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venlo Station.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Merano train from?

Venlo to Merano train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Venlo station.

Train or bus from Venlo to Merano?

The best way to get from Venlo to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 12h 17m and costs €120 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Venlo to Merano bus arrive?

Venlo to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Venlo to Merano train arrive?

Venlo to Merano train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Merano is 824 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Venlo to Merano.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2715+ hotels available in Merano.

Venlo to Merano - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Venlo to Merano by train, plane, bus, night train, shuttle, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
best
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
7h 10m
€198–432
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano Southbus N537
16h 55m
€61–112
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 17m
€121–388
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the night train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Ötztalnighttrain
3. Take the bus from Ötztal-Bahnhof to Obergurgl Zentrumbus 320
4. Take the bus from Obergurgl Zentrum to Moso, Paesebus 335
15h 1m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
9h 54m
€212–465
Fly Weeze Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane NRN - BGY
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle
9h 6m
€177–391
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blerick to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
3. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
8h 44m
€236–519
Train, train to Antwerp International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Blerick to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Berchemtrain
4. Fly from Antwerp International Airport (ANR) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane ANR - BZO
8h 35m
€220–805
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
9h 11m
€176–424
Train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
15h 16m
€69–168
Drive 823.8 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Meranocar 823.8 km
8h 21m
€147–213
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venlo to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
9h
€189–250

Venlo to Merano by train and bus

44Weekly Services

12h 17mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.9 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Venlo, Netherlands and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Venlo to Terme Merano via Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venlo Station to Meran via Essen central train station and Bolzano South in around 16h 55m.

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