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 75 and takes 8h 59m.

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 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 8m.

How far is it from Merano to Basel?

The distance between Merano and Basel is 516 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 59m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Merano to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Basel train from?

Merano to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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 59m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 220 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Merano to Basel train arrive?

Merano to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 558+ hotels available in Basel.

Merano to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Basel by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, 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 Bolzano South to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 488
8h 59m
CHF 42–71
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 Ic3 / ...
9h 8m
CHF 83–219
Drive 365 km
1. Drive from Merano to Baselcar 365 km
4h 44m
CHF 58–84
Train, 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 229–488

Merano to Basel by train

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9h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515.8 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Basel SBB 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 7h 20m. 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 8m.

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