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 €30 - €60 and takes 10h 48m.

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.

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 56m and costs €120 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Locarno to Merano, including transfers.

Train or bus from Locarno to Merano?

The best way to get from Locarno to Merano is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 48m.

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 1716+ 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 Re4
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
6h 56m
€126–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quarona Via P.Rolandi Cabina Enel to Biella San Paolo Piazza Stazionebus 551
2. Take the bus from Biella Via Trossi Fr.Piazza S.Paolo to Milano Molino Dorino Stazione Mm1bus 500
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Meranbus 407
10h 48m
€35–58
Drive 394.9 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Meranocar 394.9 km
4h 5m
€62–89
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
€48–107
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 24m
€54–107

Locarno to Merano by bus and subway

5Weekly Services

10h 48mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Locarno to Merano.

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Distance: 429.7 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quarona Via P.Rolandi Cabina Enel to Terme Merano via Biella San Paolo Piazza Stazione, Biella Via Trossi Fr.Piazza S.Paolo, Milano Molino Dorino Stazione Mm1, Molino Dorino, Lampugnano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 10h 48m.

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