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How to get fromBasel SBB Station to Meranoby bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Basel SBB Station to Merano by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bolzano Southbus bus FlixBus 488
    8h 55m
    €55–81

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
    2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain train Re
    9h 49m
    €89–233

  3. Drive  363.4 km

    1. Drive from Basel SBB Station to Meranocar car 363.4 km
    4h 41m
    €76–109

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane ZRH - MUC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle bus
    8h 46m
    €262–504

  5. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle bus
    8h 41m
    €262–464

  6. Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane BSL - MUC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle bus
    8h 42m
    €261–541

Basel SBB Station to Merano by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 49m.

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