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

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There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    6h 50m
    €75–200

  2. Drive 284.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Locarno to Meranocar car 284.6 km
    4h 16m
    €50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Locarno to Milano Centralebus bus Bus
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bergamo to Meranbus bus 407
    8h 23m

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain train S
    2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train S50
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle bus
    7h 28m
    €160–330

  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
    €81–200

Locarno to Merano by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest 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, Verona Porta Nuova, Bolzano Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno to Terme Merano via Milano Centrale, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, Bergamo, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 8h 23m.

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