The average train between Merano and Basel takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Basel. 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 5 times a day between Merano and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Basel at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Basel. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Basel station via Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Merano to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Merano to Basel train tickets online with Trenitalia, ÖBB and 3 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Basel is 288.8 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Basel SBB via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 8m.