There are 5 ways to get from Kriens to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Mels
best- Take the train from Luzern to Thalwiltrain N7 / ...
- Take the train from Thalwil to Sarganstrain
- Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 54m€95–312Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus 494 / ...
10h 38m€31–49Drive 307.6 km
- Drive from Kriens to Meranocar 307.6 km
4h 7m€55–79Train
- Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
10h 14m€89–365Train via Bregenz
- Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
- Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
10h 30m€114–285
Kriens to Merano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kriens to Merano is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kriens to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Kriens to Merano. However, there are services departing from Kriens, Schachenstrasse and arriving at Terme Merano via Luzern, Bahnhof, Verona and Settequerce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kriens to Merano. However, there are services departing from Luzern Allmend/Messe and arriving at Merano Meran via Luzern, Thalwil, Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Kriens and Merano is 469 km. The road distance is 307.6 km.
The best way to get from Kriens to Merano without a car is to train via Mels which takes 9h 54m and costs €90 - €320.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Kriens to Merano, including transfers.
Kriens to Merano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Luzern, Bahnhof station.
Kriens to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
The best way to get from Kriens to Merano is to train via Mels which takes 9h 54m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between Kriens, Switzerland and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Luzern Allmend/Messe to Merano Meran via Luzern, Thalwil, Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kriens, Schachenstrasse to Terme Merano via Luzern, Bahnhof, Verona Porta Nuova, Verona, Bolzano South, Bolzano Sud, Settequerce, and Settequerce in around 10h 38m.
Train from Luzern to Thalwil
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Thalwil to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Luzern to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–270
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Luzern to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- zlatanprevoz@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kriens to Merano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Kriens to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Thalwil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kriens to Merano is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Kriens to Merano.
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