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 €35 - €70 and takes 10h 58m.

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, P.za Garibaldi, Milan and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

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 55m and costs €120 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 FlixBus, depart from Milan station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Merano?

The best way to get from Locarno to Merano is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Locarno to Merano bus arrive?

Locarno to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South 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 1681+ 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
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
6h 55m
€126–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milan to Bolzano Southbus N95
10h 58m
€36–67
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
€162–233
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
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
8h 8m
€49–108
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
€55–108

Locarno to Merano by bus and foot

10Weekly Services

10h 58mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Locarno to Merano.

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Distance: 429.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Bolzano South once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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