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 36m 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 32m.

How far is it from Merano to Olten?

The distance between Merano and Olten is 483 km. The road distance is 335 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 29m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m 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 36m 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 397+ hotels available in Olten.

Merano to Olten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Olten by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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 29m
CHF 54–87
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 47–74
Drive 335 km
1. Drive from Merano to Oltencar 335 km
4h 36m
CHF 55–79
Train, shuttle, fly
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Chiusa Klausentrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chiusa to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
8h 13m
CHF 234–506
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 32m
CHF 80–178

Merano to Olten by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Olten via Brenner, Brennero/Brenner stazione/Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Hbf, and Zürich HB in around 8h 29m.

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