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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Olten is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Olten is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Olten. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Olten via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Merano to Olten?

The distance between Merano and Olten is 488 km. The road distance is 334.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Olten without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Merano to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Olten train from?

Merano to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.

Where does the Merano to Olten train arrive?

Merano to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Olten is 335 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Merano to Olten.

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

Book your Merano to Olten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 391+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Olten by train (Trenitalia), 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.

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 Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
8h 27m
CHF 79–145
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
8h 34m
CHF 49–94
Drive 334.9 km
1. Drive from Merano to Oltencar 334.9 km
4h 37m
CHF 53–76
Bus, train via Mels
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 Sarganstrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from Sargans to Oltentrain
10h 49m

Merano to Olten by train

67Weekly Trains

8h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.8 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Olten via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 27m.

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