There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
6h 26m€68–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus 494 / ...
7h 33m€22–36Drive 255 km
- Drive from Lugano to Meranocar 255 km
4h 17m€45–65Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
- Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Merano
6h 40m€156–217
Lugano to Merano by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Merano is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Terme Merano via Verona and Settequerce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Bolzano Bozen via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Lugano and Merano is 398 km. The road distance is 255 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Merano without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €65 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Lugano to Merano, including transfers.
Lugano to Merano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.
Lugano to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Merano is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 7h 33m.
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, Bolzano Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Terme Merano via Verona Porta Nuova, Verona, Bolzano South, Bolzano Sud, Settequerce, and Settequerce in around 7h 33m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- zlatanprevoz@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Merano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Lugano to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Merano is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Lugano to Merano.
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