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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Train via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano 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 15m
    €63–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus bus 494 / ...
    7h 34m
    €20–34

  3. Drive 255.1 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Meranocar car 255.1 km
    4h 18m
    €45–64

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train S50
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle bus
    6h 40m
    €156–217

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    6h 26m
    €67–165

Lugano to Merano by train and bus

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Terme Merano via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, Bolzano Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Terme Merano via Verona Porta Nuova, Verona, Bolzano South, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 7h 34m.

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