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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Merano is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Merano. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Merano?

The distance between Winterthur and Merano is 436 km. The road distance is 283.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Merano without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €60 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Winterthur to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Merano train from?

Winterthur to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Winterthur station.

Train or bus from Winterthur to Merano?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Merano is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €60 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Winterthur to Merano train arrive?

Winterthur to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Winterthur to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Merano is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Winterthur to Merano.

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

Book your Winterthur to Merano train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 1714+ hotels available in Merano.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
7h 47m
€64–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
8h 59m
€32–79
Drive 283.1 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Meranocar 283.1 km
4h 8m
€49–71
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
8h 35m
€86–226

Winterthur to Merano by train

28Weekly Trains

7h 47mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 436 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Winterthur to Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to Terme Merano via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 8h 59m.

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