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 - €70 and takes 9h 13m.

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 7m and costs €70 - €110.

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 Terme Merano via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

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, Buchs Sg, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Bern to Merano?

The distance between Bern and Merano is 545 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 train which takes 9h 10m and costs €75 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m 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 train which takes 9h 10m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 13m.

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 7m 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 2765+ hotels available in Merano.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 10m
€76–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
9h 13m
€40–67
Drive 397.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Meranocar 397.2 km
5h 7m
€71–102
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 32m
€283–626
Train via Buchs
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 32m
€95–409
Train via Mels
1. Take the train from Bern to Sarganstrain
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 47m
€131–475
Train to Basel, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
9h 44m
€301–623

Bern to Merano by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 10mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 545.1 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Innsbruck Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Brennero/Brenner stazione/Bahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Terme Merano via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 9h 13m.

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