The average bus between Merano and Zurich takes 17h 51m and the fastest bus takes 15h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merano to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Merano and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 11:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Merano-Maia Bassa and take an average of 17h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 24m • 2 changes
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13h 9m • 2 changes
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19h 49m • 2 changes
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13h 9m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Zurich station via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 51m.
Merano to Zurich bus services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Zurich bus services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
The distance between Merano and Zurich is 212.5 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Zurich Bus Station via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 8h 54m.