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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Merano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, while a train costs an average of $134.
Distance: 372 miles (599 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$134 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 20m Average total duration Fastest 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 42m Average total duration 14h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Merano
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Merano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Merano:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Merano costing on average $134.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 42m.
Tickets start at around $134 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$97. The journey takes 10h 50m versus 10h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Merano
How to get from Düsseldorf to Merano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Merano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM 17h50 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf 3:40 PM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM 17h50 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf 3:40 PM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 105 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 · R 2244310:24 AM 9h51 Düsseldorf Hbf 8:15 PM Merano/Meran $152 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
ICE 101 · ICE 591 · RJ 85+
Intercity 6106:24 AM 15h20 Düsseldorf Hbf 9:44 PM Merano/Meran $136 1 One-way 4 transfers
ICE 101 · ICE 591 · RJ 85+
Regionale Veloce 38466:24 AM 13h51 Düsseldorf Hbf 8:15 PM Merano/Meran $139 1 One-way 4 transfers
ICE 101 · ICE 591 · RJ 85+
Regionale 167166:24 AM 15h20 Düsseldorf Hbf 9:44 PM Merano/Meran $139 1 One-way 4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM 17h57 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf 3:47 PM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM 20h57 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf 7:32 PM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) $87 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM 18h17 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf 10:02 PM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) $90 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Merano:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Merano costing on average $134.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 42m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Merano as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Merano/Meran.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo).
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Merano by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Merano by bus.
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