What is the cheapest way to get from Bellinzona to Merate?

The cheapest way to get from Bellinzona to Merate is to train which costs €9 - €24 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellinzona to Merate?

The fastest way to get from Bellinzona to Merate is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct train between Bellinzona and Merate?

No, there is no direct train from Bellinzona to Merate. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Cernusco-Merate via Lugano and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Bellinzona to Merate?

The distance between Bellinzona and Merate is 105 km. The road distance is 92.5 km.

How do I travel from Bellinzona to Merate without a car?

The best way to get from Bellinzona to Merate without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €9 - €24.

How long does it take to get from Bellinzona to Merate?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Bellinzona to Merate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bellinzona to Merate train from?

Bellinzona to Merate train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Bellinzona to Merate?

The best way to get from Bellinzona to Merate is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €9 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €65 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Bellinzona to Merate train arrive?

Bellinzona to Merate train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Monza station.

Can I drive from Bellinzona to Merate?

Yes, the driving distance between Bellinzona to Merate is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Bellinzona to Merate.

How do I get a train ticket from Bellinzona to Merate?

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Where can I stay near Merate?

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Bellinzona to Merate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bellinzona to Merate by train, bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain Re 80 / ...
2h 45m
€9–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Chiassobus
2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Meratebus C46
3h 7m
€12–64
Drive 92.5 km
1. Drive from Bellinzona to Meratecar 92.5 km
1h 12m
€17–24
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Meratebus C46
3h 11m
€12–16
Train, bus via Merate - Viale Giuseppe Verdi
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Como S.Giovanni to Merate - Viale Giuseppe Verdibus C47
3h 30m
€15–20

Bellinzona to Merate by train

117Weekly Trains

2h 45mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bellinzona to Merate.

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Distance: 105.2 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Bellinzona, Switzerland and Merate, Italy?

Trenord S.r.l. operates a train from Lugano to Monza hourly. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellinzona to Merate via Chiasso, Chiasso, Como S. Giovanni, and Como San Giovanni in around 3h 7m.

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