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

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There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Merano by train (Trenitalia), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    6h 18m
    €80–251

  2. Drive 285.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Locarno to Meranocar car 285.4 km
    4h 15m
    €50–72

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle bus
    6h 58m
    €148–220

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    7h 6m
    €79–199

Locarno to Merano by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 6h 18m.

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