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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Locarno is to train which costs SFr 23 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

How far is it from Merano to Locarno?

The distance between Merano and Locarno is 433 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Merano to Locarno, including transfers.

Train or bus from Merano to Locarno?

The best way to get from Merano to Locarno is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 9h 6m.

Can I drive from Merano to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Locarno is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Merano to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2492+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
7h 2m
CHF 23–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Rovato
2. Take the train from Rovato to Milano CentraleR4
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S. Antonino
7h 31m
Drive 284.1 km
1. Drive from Merano to Locarno284.1 km
4h 14m
CHF 46–67
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova89
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
7h 19m
CHF 32–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Take the bus from Bergamo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzona076
9h 6m
CHF 74–130

Merano to Locarno by bus and train

10Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merano to Locarno.

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Distance: 433.5 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Locarno via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano Bozen, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merano to Locarno, Debarcadero via Orio al Serio Airport, Bergamo, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 6m.

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