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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Bern is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Bern. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Bern via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bern. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Bern via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Merano to Bern?

The distance between Merano and Bern is 610 km. The road distance is 396.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Bern without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 47m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Merano to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Bern?

The best way to get from Merano to Bern is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Merano to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merano to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Bern is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Merano to Bern.

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

Book your Merano to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 322+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Bern by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
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 BernEc
8h 47m
CHF 111–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to BernN882 / ...
9h 10m
CHF 38–86
Train
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 BernIc1 / ...
8h 52m
CHF 70–169
Drive 396.7 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bern396.7 km
5h 5m
CHF 64–92

Merano to Bern by train

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8h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.7 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bern via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Bern via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 9h 10m.

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