There are 4 ways to get from Lachen to Merano by train (Trenitalia), 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- Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
8h 40m€74–174Drive 245 km
cheapest- Drive from Lachen to Meranocar 245 km
3h 26m€52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bolzano Southbus FlixBus 488
9h 34m€56–86Train via Dornbirn
- Take the train from Uznach to Heerbruggtrain S4
- Take the train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
10h 43m€71–147
Lachen to Merano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lachen to Merano is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lachen to Merano is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lachen station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Terme Merano via Bolzano South and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Lachen to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lachen SZ and arriving at Merano Meran via Ziegelbrücke, Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Lachen and Merano is 396 km. The road distance is 245 km.
The best way to get from Lachen to Merano without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €70 - €180.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Lachen to Merano, including transfers.
Lachen to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Lachen to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Sargans station.
The best way to get from Lachen to Merano is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Lachen SZ to Merano Meran via Ziegelbrücke, Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- *
- €30–45
Train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- *
- €29–45
Train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Uznach to Heerbrugg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- service@westbahn.at
- Website
- Westbahn
Train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Westbahn
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Dornbirn to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lachen to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.
Lachen to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lachen to Merano is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Lachen to Merano.
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