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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 8h 41m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Merano to Zurich?

The distance between Merano and Zurich is 429 km. The road distance is 282.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Merano to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Zurich?

The best way to get from Merano to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Merano to Zurich bus arrive?

Merano to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Merano to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Zurich?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Merano to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 rjx 160
7h 45m
CHF 34–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 488
8h 41m
CHF 27–45
Drive 282.8 km
1. Drive from Merano to Zurichcar 282.8 km
3h 50m
CHF 46–67
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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
7h 36m
CHF 211–453
Train via Zuerich Hb
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
7h 48m
CHF 60–148

Merano to Zurich by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Zurich.

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Distance: 428.5 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Zürich HB via Brenner, Brennero/Brenner stazione/Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, and Innsbruck Hbf in around 7h 45m. 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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