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How to get fromLocarno to Meranoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Locarno to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arona to Milano Centraletrain train Re4
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    6h 49m
    €122–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Novara to Meranbus bus 407
    10h 20m
    €36–61

  3. Drive 394.9 km

    1. Drive from Locarno to Meranocar car 394.9 km
    4h 5m
    €62–90

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle bus
    9h 3m
    €162–243

  5. Bus, train via Verona

    1. Take the bus from Quarona Via P.Rolandi Cabina Enel to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldibus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Vercelli to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    8h
    €49–152

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Quarona Via P.Rolandi Cabina Enel to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldibus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Vercelli to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    8h 16m
    €53–107

Locarno to Merano by bus and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Locarno to Merano Meran via Arona, Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Novara to Meran 3 times a day. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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