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 €45 - €85 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 50m and costs €160 - €440.

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 Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

How far is it from Geneva to Merano?

The distance between Geneva and Merano is 685 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 which takes 10h 3m and costs €160 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m 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 which takes 10h 3m and costs €160 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 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 Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Merano is 553 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Geneva to Merano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2785+ hotels available in Merano.

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

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

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 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
10h 3m
€166–409
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
€49–81
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
10h 33m
€156–239
Drive 552.9 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Meranocar 552.9 km
6h 40m
€99–142
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
€250–469
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Genève 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
11h 28m
€164–629
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 35m
€264–589
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 50m
€163–436

Geneva to Merano by train and bus

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10h 3mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 685.4 km
Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Terme Merano via Domodossola, Verona Porta Nuova, Bolzano Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 10h 3m. 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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