There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Winterthur by train, bus, 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- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to WinterthurRjx
7h 52mCHF 53–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße095
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus StationN1290 / ...
9h 15mCHF 39–74Drive 281.8 km
- Drive from Merano to Winterthur281.8 km
4h 5mCHF 46–66Train via Zuerich Hb
- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich HbRjx
8h 21mCHF 53–115Train via Hohenems
- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to HohenemsDrf
- Take the train from Altstätten SG to Winterthur
9h 29mCHF 69–115
Merano to Winterthur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Winterthur is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Winterthur via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Winterthur via Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Merano and Winterthur is 436 km. The road distance is 281.8 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Merano to Winterthur, including transfers.
Merano to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Winterthur train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Merano Meran station.
The best way to get from Merano to Winterthur is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Winterthur, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Winterthur via Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Winterthur via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Zurich Bus Station in around 9h 15m.
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- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- CHF 35–60
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- CHF 35–60
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–65
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Hohenems
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Altstätten SG to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Merano to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Merano to Winterthur train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Winterthur is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Merano to Winterthur.
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