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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Bellinzona is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Bellinzona is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Bellinzona?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Bellinzona. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Bellinzona, Piazza Orico via Meran, Milan and Castione, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Bellinzona?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bellinzona. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Bellinzona via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Merano to Bellinzona?

The distance between Merano and Bellinzona is 420 km. The road distance is 266 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Bellinzona without a car is to train via Verona which takes 5h 44m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Merano to Bellinzona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bellinzona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Bellinzona train from?

Merano to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Bellinzona?

The best way to get from Merano to Bellinzona is to train via Verona which takes 5h 44m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 10h.

Where does the Merano to Bellinzona bus arrive?

Merano to Bellinzona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Merano to Bellinzona train arrive?

Merano to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

Can I drive from Merano to Bellinzona?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Bellinzona is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Merano to Bellinzona.

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

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Where can I stay near Bellinzona?

There are 3169+ hotels available in Bellinzona.

Merano to Bellinzona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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 Verona
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
5h 44m
CHF 63–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 407
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
10h
CHF 31–52
Drive 266 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bellinzonacar 266 km
3h 54m
CHF 44–63
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain S50
7h 24m
CHF 149–202
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
6h 45m
CHF 65–142

Merano to Bellinzona by train

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Bellinzona.

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Distance: 420.5 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bellinzona via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Bellinzona, Piazza Orico via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Milan, Bellinzona, and Castione, Stazione in around 10h.

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