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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Merano is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Merano. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Terme Merano via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Merano. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Merano Meran via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Merano?

The distance between Basel and Merano is 501 km. The road distance is 365.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Merano without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs €50 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Basel to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Merano bus from?

Basel to Merano bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Merano train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Merano?

The best way to get from Basel to Merano is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €240 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Basel to Merano bus arrive?

Basel to Merano bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Merano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Merano is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Basel to Merano.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Merano?

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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Basel to Merano - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
9h 25m
€53–73
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 49m
€90–234
Drive 365.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Meranocar 365.1 km
4h 44m
€66–96
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
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 46m
€263–505
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to St. Gallenbus
2. Take the train from Bregenz Riedenburg to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
12h 1m
€81–147
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
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
8h 41m
€263–465
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
8h 38m
€263–544

Basel to Merano by train

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Distance: 500.7 km
Duration: 9h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Terme Merano via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 49m.

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