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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Merano is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Merano is to fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs €160 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Merano. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Terme Merano via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Merano. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Merano Meran via Domodossola, Verona Porta Nuova and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Geneva to Merano?

The distance between Geneva and Merano is 688 km. The road distance is 552.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Merano without a car is to train via Domodossola which takes 9h 42m and costs €170 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Geneva to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Merano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Merano train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Merano?

The best way to get from Geneva to Merano is to train via Domodossola which takes 9h 42m and costs €170 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Geneva to Merano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Merano train arrive?

Geneva to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Merano is 553 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Geneva to Merano.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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Geneva to Merano - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train

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Train via Domodossola
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
9h 42m
€171–423
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
11h 33m
€53–87
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bergamobus 423 / ...
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle
11h 9m
€159–245
Drive 552.9 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Meranocar 552.9 km
6h 39m
€98–141
Fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
6h 40m
€248–441
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
11h 39m
€194–681
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane GVA - INN
2. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
8h 8m
€268–566
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain
5h 31m
€164–423

Geneva to Merano by train

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Distance: 688.1 km
Duration: 9h 42m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Merano Meran via Domodossola, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Terme Merano via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 11h 33m.

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