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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Rapperswil is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Rapperswil is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Rapperswil?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Rapperswil SG, Cityplatz via Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti, Bolzano South and Wattwil, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Rapperswil?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Rapperswil SG via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Sargans and Pfäffikon SZ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Merano to Rapperswil?

The distance between Merano and Rapperswil is 406 km. The road distance is 249.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Rapperswil without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Merano to Rapperswil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Rapperswil bus from?

Merano to Rapperswil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Rapperswil train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Rapperswil?

The best way to get from Merano to Rapperswil is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Merano to Rapperswil bus arrive?

Merano to Rapperswil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.

Where does the Merano to Rapperswil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Rapperswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Rapperswil is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Merano to Rapperswil.

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

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Where can I stay near Rapperswil?

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Merano to Rapperswil - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Rapperswil by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, plane, 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 Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Sargans to Pfäffikon SZtrain
8h 14m
CHF 69–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to St. Gallen train stationbus FlixBus 488
9h 57m
CHF 29–50
Drive 249.7 km
1. Drive from Merano to Rapperswilcar 249.7 km
3h 31m
CHF 42–61
Shuttle, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Oerlikon to Rapperswil SGtrain
7h 51m
CHF 236–473
Train via Buchs
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs SG to Rapperswil SGtrain S4
9h 6m
CHF 82–153
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Moos i. P. Rathaus to Obergurgl Zentrumbus 335
2. Take the bus from Obergurgl Zentrum to Ötztal-Bahnhofbus 320
3. Take the train from Oetztal to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Buchs SG to Rapperswil SGtrain S4
10h 16m
CHF 80–139

Merano to Rapperswil by train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 405.7 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Rapperswil SG via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Sargans, and Pfäffikon SZ in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to St. Gallen train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 23–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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