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 35 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 25m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Merano to Locarno?

The distance between Merano and Locarno is 459 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 bus and train which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Locarno?

The best way to get from Merano to Locarno is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Merano to Locarno train arrive?

Merano to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 2500+ 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 bus, train, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 12m
CHF 92–158
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
7h 25m
CHF 39–73
Drive 286.9 km
1. Drive from Merano to Locarnocar 286.9 km
4h 11m
CHF 47–67
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 36m
CHF 42–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Bergamo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
9h 4m
CHF 72–128

Merano to Locarno by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merano to Locarno.

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Distance: 458.7 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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 25m. 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 4m.

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