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 90 and takes 9h 21m.

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 42m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90.

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 and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

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 5m.

How far is it from Merano to Basel?

The distance between Merano and Basel is 521 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 train which takes 9h 5m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m 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 train which takes 9h 5m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 9h 21m.

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 42m to drive from Merano to Basel.

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

Book your Merano to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Merano to Basel bus tickets online with 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 train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
9h 5m
CHF 68–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB206 / ...
9h 21m
CHF 43–86
Drive 365 km
1. Drive from Merano to Basel365 km
4h 42m
CHF 60–86
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
8h 17m
CHF 141–309
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel SbbEc
9h 54m
CHF 128–208

Merano to Basel by train

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9h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 521.1 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Basel SBB via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Basel SBB via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Zurich Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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