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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Basel SBB via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Basel. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Basel SBB via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Merano to Basel?

The distance between Merano and Basel is 516 km. The road distance is 365.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Merano to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Basel?

The best way to get from Merano to Basel is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 290 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Merano to Basel bus arrive?

Merano to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Merano to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Basel is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Merano to Basel.

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

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Merano to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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

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1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 488
8h 59m
CHF 47–76
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Sargans to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
9h 17m
CHF 62–290
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
9h 37m
CHF 61–145
Drive 365.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Baselcar 365.1 km
4h 43m
CHF 60–86
Train, shuttle, fly to Basel
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 Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
7h 22m
CHF 230–455
Train, shuttle, fly to Zurich Airport
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
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 40m
CHF 254–512

Merano to Basel by train

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Distance: 515.8 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Basel SBB 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–60 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merano Meran to Basel SBB via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Sargans in around 9h 17m.

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