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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Aarau is to bus and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Aarau is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Aarau via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Buchs Sg and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Merano to Aarau?

The distance between Merano and Aarau is 474 km. The road distance is 321.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Aarau without a car is to train via Buchs which takes 8h 27m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Merano to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Aarau train from?

Merano to Aarau train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.

Where does the Merano to Aarau train arrive?

Merano to Aarau train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Aarau is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Merano to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 496+ hotels available in Aarau.

Merano to Aarau - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Aarau by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, shuttle, 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 via Buchs
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
8h 27m
CHF 74–147
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
9h 26m
CHF 44–70
Drive 321.6 km
1. Drive from Merano to Aaraucar 321.6 km
4h 21m
CHF 54–78
Shuttle, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
8h 12m
CHF 222–406
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain S11 / ...
9h 10m
CHF 70–137
Bus, train via Buchs
1. Take the bus from Moos i. P. Rathaus to Obergurgl Zentrumbus 335
2. Take the bus from Obergurgl Zentrum to Ötztal-Bahnhofbus 320
3. Take the train from Oetztal to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Buchs SG to Zürich HBtrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
9h 39m
CHF 73–135

Merano to Aarau by train

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Distance: 474.4 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Aarau via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 27m.

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