There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Merano 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 Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
7h 38m€112–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN1290 / ...
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran095
8h 10m€36–67Drive 283.4 km
- Drive from Zurich to Merano283.4 km
3h 48m€50–72Train via Dornbirn
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Heerbrugg
- Take the train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx / ...
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
10h 5m€52–132
Zurich to Merano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Merano is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Merano is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Meran via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Merano. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Zurich and Merano is 433 km. The road distance is 283.4 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Merano without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Zurich to Merano, including transfers.
Zurich to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Merano is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Meran via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 8h 10m.
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Heerbrugg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €16–23
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–44
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Zurich to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Merano is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Zurich to Merano.
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