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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Meransen is to drive which costs €75 - €110 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Meransen is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Meransen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Meransen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Meranza via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Fortezza/Franzensfes and Rio di Pusteria Funivia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Meransen?

The distance between Basel and Meransen is 450 km. The road distance is 437.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Meransen without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Basel to Meransen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Meransen bus from?

Basel to Meransen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Meransen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Meransen?

The best way to get from Basel to Meransen is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Basel to Meransen bus arrive?

Basel to Meransen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Meransen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Meransen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Meransen is 437 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Basel to Meransen.

Where can I stay near Meransen?

There are 2757+ hotels available in Meransen.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Meransen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Meransen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rio di Pusteria Funivia via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck Airport and Bressanone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

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

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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 Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Fortezza/FranzensfesRe
9h 19m
€129–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Airport to Bressanone
10h 51m
€72–137
Drive 437.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Meransen437.5 km
5h 7m
€76–109
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Munich Hbf
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bressanone-Brixen89
11h 46m

Basel to Meransen by train and cable car

26Weekly Services

9h 19mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Meransen.

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Distance: 450.4 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Meransen, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Meranza via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Fortezza/Franzensfes, Rio Di Pusteria, and Rio di Pusteria Funivia in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rio di Pusteria Funivia via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck Technik, Innsbruck Airport, and Bressanone in around 10h 51m.

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