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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Cologne is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs €280 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Merano to Cologne?

The distance between Merano and Cologne is 896 km. The road distance is 743.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 10h 18m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Merano to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Cologne bus from?

Merano to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Cologne?

The best way to get from Merano to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 10h 18m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 32m.

Where does the Merano to Cologne bus arrive?

Merano to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Merano to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Cologne is 743 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Merano to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Train via Munich
best
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
10h 18m
€131–261
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 29m
€59–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
14h 32m
€72–108
Drive 743.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Colognecar 743.1 km
7h 39m
€134–193
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
14h 3m
€64–168
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
7h 30m
€230–440
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
7h 59m
€229–442
Shuttle to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Bolzanoshuttle
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BZO - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
6h 2m
€280–548
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
7h 29m
€205–413
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International 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 Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
9h 31m
€137–339

Merano to Cologne by train

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Distance: 896 km
Duration: 10h 18m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a week. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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