What is the cheapest way to get from Locarno to Merano?

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Merano is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 10h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Locarno to Merano?

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Merano. However, there are services departing from Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 and arriving at Meran via Romagnano Sesia - Stazione Ferroviaria, Novara and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Locarno to Merano?

The distance between Locarno and Merano is 430 km. The road distance is 394.9 km.

How do I travel from Locarno to Merano without a car?

The best way to get from Locarno to Merano without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €120 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Locarno to Merano?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Locarno to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Merano bus from?

Locarno to Merano bus services, operated by Ferrovie Del Gargano, depart from Novara station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Merano?

The best way to get from Locarno to Merano is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Locarno to Merano bus arrive?

Locarno to Merano bus services, operated by Ferrovie Del Gargano, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Merano is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Locarno to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2601+ hotels available in Merano.

Locarno to Merano - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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 Arona to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
6h 47m
€123–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Novara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Vieste
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Meranbus 407
10h 3m
€29–48
Drive 394.9 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Meranocar 394.9 km
4h 5m
€61–88
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle
9h 3m
€73–102
Bus, train via Verona
1. Take the bus from Quarona Via P.Rolandi Cabina Enel to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldibus 50
2. Take the train from Vercelli to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
8h 1m
€42–135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quarona Via P.Rolandi Cabina Enel to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldibus 50
2. Take the train from Vercelli to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
8h 23m
€49–85

Locarno to Merano by bus and train

55Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Locarno to Merano.

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Distance: 430.5 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 to Meran via Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8, Romagnano Sesia - Stazione Ferroviaria, Novara - Piazza Garibaldi Lato Dogana - Stazione Rfi, Novara, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 3m.

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