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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Merano is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Merano is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Meran via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Merano Meran via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Bern to Merano?

The distance between Bern and Merano is 539 km. The road distance is 397.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Merano without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Bern to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Merano bus from?

Bern to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Merano train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Merano?

The best way to get from Bern to Merano is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €390 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Bern to Merano bus arrive?

Bern to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Bern to Merano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Merano is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Bern to Merano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2753+ hotels available in Merano.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Bern to Merano by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or night train

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 Bern to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
8h 45m
€35–63
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 31m
€101–381
Drive 397.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Meranocar 397.2 km
5h 6m
€70–101
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Hohenemsbus
2. Take the night train from Hohenems to Oetztalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Ötztal-Bahnhof to Obergurgl Zentrumbus 320
4. Take the bus from Obergurgl Zentrum to Moso, Paesebus 335
11h 50m

Bern to Merano by bus

11Weekly Buses

8h 45mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 539.1 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bern to Meran via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 31m.

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