What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Merano?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Merano is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Merano?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Merano. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Terme Merano via Verona, Bolzano South and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Merano. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Merano?

The distance between Lucerne and Merano is 488 km. The road distance is 305.8 km.

How do I travel from Lucerne to Merano without a car?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Merano without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Lucerne to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Merano bus from?

Lucerne to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Merano train from?

Lucerne to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Merano?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Merano is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Lucerne to Merano bus arrive?

Lucerne to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Where does the Lucerne to Merano train arrive?

Lucerne to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Merano is 306 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Lucerne to Merano.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne to Merano?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lucerne to Merano?

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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Lucerne to Merano - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Lucerne to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 25m
€55–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Veronabus FlixBus N401
2. Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus 494 / ...
10h 16m
€40–69
Drive 305.8 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Meranocar 305.8 km
4h 6m
€54–78
Train, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
8h 23m
€263–548
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 25m
€82–400
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle
8h 3m
€243–478

Lucerne to Merano by train

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9h 25mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lucerne to Merano.

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Distance: 487.5 km
Duration: 9h 25m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Terme Merano via Verona, Bolzano South, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 10h 16m.

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