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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Merano to Switzerland?

The distance between Merano and Switzerland is 430 km. The road distance is 282.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Switzerland without a car is to train via Innsbruck which takes 7h 48m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Merano to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Merano to Switzerland is to train via Innsbruck which takes 7h 48m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Merano to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Switzerland is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Merano to Switzerland.

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train via Innsbruck
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
7h 48m
CHF 35–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 488
8h 45m
CHF 28–47
Drive 282.8 km
1. Drive from Merano to Zurichcar 282.8 km
3h 50m
CHF 47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
7h 51m
CHF 61–150

Merano to Switzerland by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merano to Switzerland.

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Distance: 430.2 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Zürich Stadelhofen via Brenner, Brennero/Brenner stazione/Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Hbf, and Zürich HB in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Zurich Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 27–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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