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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Hamburg is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 18h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Hamburg is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €190 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Meran and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.

How far is it from Merano to Hamburg?

The distance between Merano and Hamburg is 1126 km. The road distance is 983 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Hamburg without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 12h 8m and costs €190 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Merano to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Hamburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Hamburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Merano to Hamburg is to train via Kassel which takes 12h 8m and costs €190 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 18h 14m.

Where does the Merano to Hamburg bus arrive?

Merano to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Merano to Hamburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Hamburg is 983 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Merano to Hamburg.

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

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

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Merano to Hamburg - 12 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

Q: Is there a direct train between Merano and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, München Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

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

Shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VRN - HAM
6h 13m
€195–447
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N05
18h 14m
€88–139
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rb
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
5. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
12h 8m
€190–389
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
18h 25m
€121–288
Train, shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Chiusa Klausentrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chiusa to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
7h 57m
€210–434
Shuttle to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Bolzanoshuttle
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BZO - HAM
6h 18m
€287–584
Train, shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Chiusa Klausentrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chiusa to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
8h 46m
€248–545
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane SZG - HAM
9h 37m
€121–370
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VCE - HAM
8h 20m
€176–399
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Merano to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcar
2. Take the cartrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
12h 23m
€119–147
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain Ice
13h 46m
€231–448
Drive 983 km
1. Drive from Merano to Hamburgcar 983 km
9h 10m
€159–230

Merano to Hamburg by train

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Distance: 1,125.6 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Hamburg Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 18h 14m.

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