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Merano to Locarno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merano and Locarno takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 37m
Duration
435 km
Distance
CHF 84
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Verona

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  1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
  2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
6h 34m
CHF 66–125

Merano to Locarno train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Merano and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 52m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 38m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 5m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 52m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 38m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 5m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 52m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 38m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 5m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 52m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 38m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 5m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 52m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 25m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaTrenitaliaTrenitalia FrecceSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 435.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Locarno via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 34m.

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