What is the cheapest way to get from Aarau to Merano?

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Merano is to train and bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarau to Merano?

The fastest way to get from Aarau to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Aarau and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Merano. However, there are services departing from Aarau and arriving at Merano Meran via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Aarau to Merano?

The distance between Aarau and Merano is 474 km. The road distance is 321.7 km.

How do I travel from Aarau to Merano without a car?

The best way to get from Aarau to Merano without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs €75 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Aarau to Merano?

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Aarau to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Merano train from?

Aarau to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.

Where does the Aarau to Merano train arrive?

Aarau to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Aarau to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Merano is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Aarau to Merano.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarau to Merano?

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2585+ hotels available in Merano.

Aarau to Merano - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Aarau to Merano by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 1m
€79–216
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bolzano Southbus FlixBus 488
9h 18m
€56–87
Drive 321.7 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Meranocar 321.7 km
4h 22m
€68–98
Train, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
8h
€247–476
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Aarau to Rorschachtrain Ic5
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 53m
€93–182
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle
7h 55m
€247–436

Aarau to Merano by train

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9h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 474.4 km
Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Aarau to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 1m.

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