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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Olten is to bus and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 25m.

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 Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

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 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m 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?

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 403+ 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 Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
8h 28m
CHF 52–91
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 488
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
9h 25m
CHF 46–73
Drive 334.9 km
1. Drive from Merano to Oltencar 334.9 km
4h 37m
CHF 54–78
Train via Zurich
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 28m
CHF 75–168

Merano to Olten by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.7 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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, Innsbruck Hbf, and Zürich HB in around 8h 28m.

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