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Compare bus and train for Basel to Merano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €77, while a train costs an average of €168.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€168 Average price | €77 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 43m Average total duration Fastest 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Merano
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Merano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Merano:
A bus is €91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Merano costing on average €168.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
Tickets start at around €168 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€99. The journey takes 8h 13m versus 5h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Merano
How to get from Basel to Merano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Merano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:30 AM11h25Basel10:55 PMMerano€501One-way0 transfers
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- 11:30 AM11h25Basel10:55 PMMerano€501One-way0 transfers
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- 11:30 AM11h25Basel10:55 PMMerano€501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Merano:
A bus is €91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Merano costing on average €168.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Merano as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Merano/Meran.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Merano by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Merano by train.
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