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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Merano is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Merano is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Terme Merano via Settequerce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Merano. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Merano Meran via Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Merano?

The distance between Heidelberg and Merano is 648 km. The road distance is 500.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Merano without a car is to train via Kufstein which takes 9h 13m and costs €80 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Heidelberg to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Merano bus from?

Heidelberg to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Merano train from?

Heidelberg to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Merano?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Merano is to train via Kufstein which takes 9h 13m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Merano bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Merano train arrive?

Heidelberg to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Merano is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Heidelberg to Merano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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Heidelberg to Merano - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg to Merano by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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 Kufstein
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain Rb
4. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 13m
€82–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Bolzano Southbus N277
10h 37m
€53–79
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Ulm Hbf to Bolzano Bozennighttrain Nj
13h 10m
€68–172
Drive 500.3 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Meranocar 500.3 km
5h 37m
€81–117
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Innsbruck Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 44m
€77–246
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
8h 33m
€247–372
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
8h 29m
€220–463
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane FRA - VRN
3. Take a shuttle bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Meranoshuttle
6h 58m
€230–473
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
9h 20m
€183–450
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FRA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain
8h 42m
€189–455

Heidelberg to Merano by train

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Distance: 648.2 km
Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Merano Meran via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Bolzano South 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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