There are 8 ways to get from Basel SBB Station to Merano by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
9h 25m€48–72Train via Mels
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
- Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 35m€67–421Drive 363.4 km
- Drive from Basel SBB Station to Meranocar 363.4 km
4h 41m€64–93Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
- Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Merano
8h 46m€265–550Train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
10h 27m€99–451Bus, train
- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to St. Gallenbus
- Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
12h 40m€100–167Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Merano
8h 26m€250–500Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
- Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Merano
8h 42m€261–521
Basel SBB Station to Merano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Merano is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel SBB Station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Terme Merano via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel SBB Station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Merano Meran via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Basel SBB Station and Merano is 501 km. The road distance is 363.4 km.
The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Merano without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Basel SBB Station to Merano, including transfers.
Basel SBB Station to Merano bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.
Basel SBB Station to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Merano is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train via Mels, which costs €65 - €430 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Basel SBB Station, Switzerland and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Terme Merano via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Merano Meran via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–320
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–320
Flights from Basel to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–160
Train from Basel SBB to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–320
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- Grand Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Basel SBB Station to Merano bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.
Basel SBB Station to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel SBB Station to Merano is 363 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Basel SBB Station to Merano.
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