What is the cheapest way to get from Merano to Biel/Bienne?

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Biel/Bienne is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merano to Biel/Bienne?

The fastest way to get from Merano to Biel/Bienne is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Biel/Bienne?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Biel/Bienne, Zukunftstrasse via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Bern, Neufeld P+R and Lyss, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Biel/Bienne?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Biel/Bienne via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Merano to Biel/Bienne?

The distance between Merano and Biel/Bienne is 548 km. The road distance is 392.1 km.

How do I travel from Merano to Biel/Bienne without a car?

The best way to get from Merano to Biel/Bienne without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Merano to Biel/Bienne?

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Merano to Biel/Bienne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Biel/Bienne bus from?

Merano to Biel/Bienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Biel/Bienne train from?

Merano to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Biel/Bienne?

The best way to get from Merano to Biel/Bienne is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Merano to Biel/Bienne bus arrive?

Merano to Biel/Bienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Merano to Biel/Bienne train arrive?

Merano to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Biel/Bienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Biel/Bienne is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Merano to Biel/Bienne.

How do I get a train ticket from Merano to Biel/Bienne?

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Where can I stay near Biel/Bienne?

There are 335+ hotels available in Biel/Bienne.

Merano to Biel/Bienne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Biel/Bienne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 Biel/Biennetrain Ic5
9h 13m
CHF 90–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Bernbus N882 / ...
11h 46m
CHF 43–73
Drive 392.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Biel/Biennecar 392.1 km
5h 4m
CHF 62–89
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Moso, Paese to Obergurgl Zentrumbus 335
2. Take the bus from Obergurgl Zentrum to Ötztal-Bahnhofbus 320
3. Take the train from Oetztal to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5
10h 33m

Merano to Biel/Bienne by train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Merano to Biel/Bienne.

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Distance: 547.6 km
Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Biel/Bienne via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Biel/Bienne, Zukunftstrasse via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, and Lyss, Bahnhof in around 11h 46m.

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