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 30 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 20m.

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 7m 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 20m.

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 56m.

How far is it from Merano to Bern?

The distance between Merano and Bern is 550 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 train which takes 8h 56m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m 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, 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 56m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 20m.

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, 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 7m to drive from Merano to Bern.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Bern by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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 - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
8h 56m
CHF 91–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Bernbus FlixBus N882 / ...
9h 20m
CHF 34–62
Drive 396.7 km
1. Drive from Merano to Berncar 396.7 km
5h 7m
CHF 64–93
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus 3
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Muelenentrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Spiez to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
10h 45m
CHF 178–241

Merano to Bern by train

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8h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.9 km
Duration: 8h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Bern via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 9h 20m.

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