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How to get fromBasel to Meranoby bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Merano by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bolzano Southbus bus FlixBus 488
    9h 28m
    €37–61

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain train Re
    9h 43m
    €46–84

  3. Drive 365.1 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Meranocar car 365.1 km
    4h 44m
    €65–94

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane ZRH - MUC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle bus
    8h 46m
    €276–573

  5. Train via Zurich

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
    2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain train Re
    9h 48m
    €95–435

  6. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle bus
    8h 26m
    €256–523

  7. Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane BSL - MUC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle bus
    8h 38m
    €263–514

Basel to Merano by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Innsbruck Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Brennero/Brenner stazione/Bahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 43m.

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