How to travel from Basel to Merano

Travel from Basel, Switzerland to Merano, Italy is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Merano from Basel restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Merano, Italy from Basel?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Merano, Italy?

The government of Italy has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Merano from Basel closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Basel, Switzerland from Italy is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Basel from Merano restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Basel from Merano?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 2/21/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Basel from Merano closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel between Basel and Merano. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Merano is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Merano:

Taking a train is about $46 (€41) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $54 (€48) for this trip.

A train is $15 (€13) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Basel to Merano costing on average $22 (€20).

The fastest way to get to Merano from Basel is by train with an average travel time of 9 h 11 min.

Other travel options to Merano can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 23 h 52 min.

In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 179 miles (288 km) between Basel and Merano.

The average frequency per day from Basel to Merano is:

• 1 bus per day.
• 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Basel and Merano as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Merano:

• Buses most often depart from Basel at Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Merano at Merano, Via Piave / Via Schiller (Terme).
• Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Merano Meran.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Merano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Merano by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Basel to Merano for $54 (€48) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Basel to Merano, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $54 (€48) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost $22 (€20) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $8 (€7) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Basel to Merano online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.