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How to get fromMerano to Lake Maggioreby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Train via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    6h 43m
    €75–140

  2. Drive  380.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merano to Stresacar car 380.9 km
    3h 44m
    €69–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meran to Bergamobus bus 407
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Sesto Calendebus bus Re4
    9h 22m

  4. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain train S50
    7h 5m
    €166–243

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    7h 28m
    €76–127

Merano to Lake Maggiore by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Locarno via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Laveno Mombello Lago via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Bergamo, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, Milano Centrale, and Sesto Calende in around 9h 22m.

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