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The cheapest and fastest trains from Merano to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$155

Average price

$165

Fastest journey

8 h 25 m

Average duration

9 h 59 m

Trains per day

Distance

213 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Merano to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Merano to Zurich will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Merano for Zurich on Sun, Jul 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 9 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 11 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

12:20PM8h25

Merano

08:45PMZurich

$1551One-way

0 transfers

06:13AM11h32

Merano

05:45PMZurich

$1741One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Merano to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Merano to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €131.

Distance: 131 miles (212 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€138 Average price	€57 Average price Cheapest
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Merano to Zurich

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Trains from Merano to Zurich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $163 (€131) but you can travel from only $43 (€34) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $43 (€34)

Distance

131 miles (212 km)

Average train duration

6h 57m

Cheapest ticket price

$163 (€131)

Trains per day

Fastest train

8h 7m

First train

00:02

Last train

13:33

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $43 (€34)

Train companies: Trenitalia and Regionale from Merano to Zurich trains

Trenitalia and Regionale trains will get you from Merano to Zurich from $54 (€43). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains ncludes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals!

Trenitalia from Merano to Zurich train information:

Average Duration: 9 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: $75

Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.

Regionale from Merano to Zurich train information:

Average Duration: 6 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $54
Regionale frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Trains from Merano to Zurich

FAQs: Travel by train from Merano to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Merano to Zurich.

Cheap train tickets from Merano to Zurich can start from as little as $80 (€65) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Merano to Zurich is $146 (€117); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Merano to Zurich is 8 h 7 min to travel the 131 mile (212 km) long trip, with around there are 3 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Merano to Zurich leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Merano to Zurich leaves at 2: 16 PM.

There are 3 trains a day from Merano to Zurich which require at least one change with Trenitalia or Regionale. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Merano to Zurich, you can count on Trenitalia or Regionale for the best way to get you to Zurich. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Merano and Zurich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

The cheapest month for a train from Merano to Zurich is February.

You have options as you can travel from Merano to Zurich 2 different ways: bus or train.