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 €45 - €85 and takes 10h 10m.

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 42m and costs €60 - €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 SBB and arriving at Meran via Zurich Bus Station and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

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 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Merano?

The distance between Basel and Merano is 521 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 train which takes 9h 50m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 train which takes 9h 50m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Merano bus arrive?

Basel to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich 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 42m to drive from Basel to Merano.

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

Book your Basel to Merano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Merano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2530+ hotels available in Merano.

Basel to Merano - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Merano by train, bus, or car

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 Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
9h 50m
€131–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran095
10h 10m
€45–81
Drive 365.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Merano365.1 km
4h 42m
€64–92
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to SchaffhausenRe3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to RomanshornS1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx / ...
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
11h 57m
€56–212

Basel to Merano by train

54Weekly Trains

9h 50mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.1 km
Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Meran via Zurich Bus Station and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 10h 10m.

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