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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Merano Meran is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 4m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Merano Meran?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Merano Meran. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Merano via Verona, Bolzano South and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Merano Meran?

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

How far is it from Lucerne to Merano Meran?

The distance between Lucerne and Merano Meran is 488 km. The road distance is 304.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Merano Meran without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 25m and costs €80 - €400.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Merano Meran bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Merano Meran train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Merano Meran?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Merano Meran is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 25m and costs €80 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Lucerne to Merano Meran bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Merano Meran train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Merano Meran?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Merano Meran is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Lucerne to Merano Meran.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano Meran?

There are 3330+ hotels available in Merano Meran.

Lucerne to Merano Meran - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Zurich
best
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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Veronabus FlixBus N401
2. Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus 494 / ...
10h 4m
€42–71
Drive 304.7 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Merano Merancar 304.7 km
4h 4m
€54–78
Train
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 40m
€57–120

Lucerne to Merano Meran by train

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9h 25mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lucerne to Merano Meran.

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Distance: 487.8 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Merano Meran, Italy?

You can take a train from Luzern to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Merano via Verona, Bolzano South, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 10h 4m.

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