There are 4 ways to get from Bellinzona to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
7h 39m€71–128Drive 266.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Bellinzona to Meranocar 266.4 km
3h 55m€56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bolzano Southbus 408 / ...
8h 57m€77–113Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
- Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Merano
7h 15m€168–229
Bellinzona to Merano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bellinzona to Merano is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bellinzona to Merano is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellinzona to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Terme Merano via famagosta m2, rogoredo m3, Milano, San Donato M3, Bolzano South and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Bellinzona to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Merano Meran via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Bellinzona and Merano is 424 km. The road distance is 266.4 km.
The best way to get from Bellinzona to Merano without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Bellinzona to Merano, including transfers.
Bellinzona to Merano bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Bellinzona to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Bellinzona to Merano is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Bellinzona, Switzerland and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Bellinzona to Merano Meran via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bolzano Bozen in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellinzona to Terme Merano via Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, rogoredo m3, Milano, San Donato M3, Bolzano South, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 8h 57m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Merano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €160–220
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bellinzona to Merano bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Bellinzona to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellinzona to Merano is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Bellinzona to Merano.
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