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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 22m.

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 11m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Locarno via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Merano to Locarno?

The distance between Merano and Locarno is 435 km. The road distance is 286.9 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 via Verona which takes 7h 5m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Merano to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Locarno?

The best way to get from Merano to Locarno is to train via Verona which takes 7h 5m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Merano to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Locarno is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Merano to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Locarno 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
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 5m
CHF 42–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 407
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
9h 22m
CHF 34–60
Drive 286.9 km
1. Drive from Merano to Locarnocar 286.9 km
4h 11m
CHF 46–66
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 4m
CHF 138–205
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
7h 28m
CHF 75–175

Merano to Locarno by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Locarno.

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Distance: 435.5 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Locarno via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 22m.

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