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

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There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Merano by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano CentraletrainRe80
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano BozentrainFr
    7h 6m
    €27–90

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from S. Antonino to Milano Centraletrain
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bergamo to Meranbus407
    8h 29m
    €65–130

  3. Drive 285.2 km

    1. Drive from Locarno to Meranocar285.2 km
    4h 13m
    €50–73

  4. Train via Verona

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta NuovatrainFr
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano BozentrainRe
    7h 42m
    €34–135

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus35
    2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranobus
    10h 38m
    €105–142

Locarno to Merano by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Terme Merano via Milano Centrale, Bolzano Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Merano via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, and Malpensa Airport - Milan in around 10h 38m.

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