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 €70 - €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 €70 - €110.

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 Innsbruck Anichstraße/Rathausgalerien, Innsbruck Airport and Bressanone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

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 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Meransen?

The distance between Basel and Meransen is 450 km. The road distance is 438 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 8m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m 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, bus or fly from Basel to Meransen?

The best way to get from Basel to Meransen is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €370 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Meransen bus arrive?

Basel to Meransen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße 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 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Basel to Meransen.

Where can I stay near Meransen?

There are 2788+ hotels available in Meransen.

Basel to Meransen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Meransen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
9h 8m
€128–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 488
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Airport to Bressanonebus
9h 15m
€69–100
Drive 438 km
1. Drive from Basel to Meransencar 438 km
5h 7m
€75–108
Fly
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BSL - INN
9h 34m
€163–365
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Fortezza/Franzensfestetrain 89
10h 17m
€70–178

Basel to Meransen by train and cable car

21Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.4 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rio di Pusteria Funivia via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Anichstraße/Rathausgalerien, Innsbruck Airport, and Bressanone in around 9h 15m.

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