The average train between Bielefeld and Merano takes 20h 23m and the fastest train takes 18h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Bielefeld to Merano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Bielefeld and Merano. The earliest departure is at 2:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Merano at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 20h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Merano station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.
Bielefeld to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Bielefeld to Merano train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bielefeld and Merano is 624.6 km. The road distance is 1,032 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Merano Meran via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 12h 16m.