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 €40 - €80 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 16m and costs €45 - €70.

How far is it from Locarno to Merano?

The distance between Locarno and Merano is 433 km. The road distance is 284.6 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 via Verona which takes 6h 44m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 via Verona which takes 6h 44m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 3m.

Can I drive from Locarno to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Merano is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Locarno to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2626+ hotels available in Merano.

Locarno to Merano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 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 via Verona
best
1. Take the train from Locarno 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 44m
€71–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Meranbus 407
10h 3m
€40–77
Drive 284.6 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Meranocar 284.6 km
4h 16m
€49–70
Train, bus, shuttle
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle
6h 42m
€67–107
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
7h 6m
€78–146

Locarno to Merano by train and bus

104Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Locarno to Merano.

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Distance: 433.3 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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, Verona Porta Nuova, Bolzano Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Meran via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 3m.

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