The average train between Basel and Merano takes 11h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. 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 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Merano at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Merano. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Merano station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
Basel to Merano train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Merano train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Basel to Merano train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Railjet and 3 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 Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 8h 55m.