There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle
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 Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
7h 16m€80–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus 494 / ...
8h 40m€26–53Drive 285.4 km
- Drive from Locarno to Meranocar 285.4 km
4h 15m€60–87Train, bus, shuttle
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
7h 13m€145–214
Locarno to Merano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Merano is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Terme Merano via Verona, Bolzano South and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Merano. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Merano Meran via Milano Centrale and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Locarno and Merano is 435 km. The road distance is 285.4 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Merano without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Locarno to Merano, including transfers.
Locarno to Merano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.
Locarno to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Merano is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Merano Meran via Milano Centrale and Bolzano Bozen in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Terme Merano via Lugano, Lugano Stazione, Verona Porta Nuova, Verona, Bolzano South, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 8h 40m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- zlatanprevoz@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Verona to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- mail@autostradale.it
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Autostradale
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Merano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Locarno to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Merano is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Locarno to Merano.
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