Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Merano

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano 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 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
    5h 34m
    €70–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus bus FlixBus 076 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Meranbus bus 407
    7h 58m
    €30–54

  3. Drive 255.1 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Meranocar car 255.1 km
    4h 18m
    €46–66

  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
    €156–227

  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
    €69–168

Lugano to Merano by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lugano to Merano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 400.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Merano Meran via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Terme Merano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 7h 58m.

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