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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Basel. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Basel SBB via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Basel?

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

How far is it from Merano to Basel?

The distance between Merano and Basel is 520 km. The road distance is 365 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Merano to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Basel train from?

Merano to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Basel?

The best way to get from Merano to Basel is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 160 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Merano to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merano to Basel train arrive?

Merano to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Basel is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Merano to Basel.

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

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

Book your Merano to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Merano to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Basel by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Basel SBBbus 488
8h 30m
CHF 40–65
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 Basel SBBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 9m
CHF 78–157
Drive 365 km
1. Drive from Merano to Baselcar 365 km
4h 44m
CHF 59–85
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
8h 15m
CHF 137–343
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Basel (BSL)plane INN - BSL
10h
CHF 161–346

Merano to Basel by bus

2Weekly Buses

8h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 520 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Meran to Basel SBB via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merano Meran to Basel SBB via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 9m.

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