Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Merano

See all options

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.

  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 50m
    €78–252

  2. Drive 284.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Locarno to Meranocar car 284.7 km
    4h 16m
    €51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Meranbus bus 407
    10h 10m

  4. 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 55m
    €143–221

  5. 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
    €82–207

Locarno to Merano by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Locarno to Merano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 432.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Terme Merano via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, lotto m1 m5, Lotto Fieramilanocity, Lampugnano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 10h 10m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

More Questions & Answers