The average train between Basel and Merano takes 10h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Merano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Merano. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Merano at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Merano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Merano. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Merano station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Basel to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Basel to Merano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Merano is 288.8 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 48m.