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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti, Bolzano South and St. Gallen Lagerstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Luzern via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Merano to Lucerne?

The distance between Merano and Lucerne is 556 km. The road distance is 305.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Merano to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Lucerne bus from?

Merano to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Merano to Lucerne is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Merano to Lucerne bus arrive?

Merano to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.

Where does the Merano to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Lucerne is 306 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Merano to Lucerne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Merano to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Merano to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Merano to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, shuttle, or plane

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Train
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 Arth-Goldautrain Ec
8h 35m
CHF 91–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to St. Gallen train stationbus FlixBus 488
2. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 21m
CHF 34–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to St. Gallen train stationbus FlixBus 488
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Luzerntrain Vae
9h 41m
CHF 70–111
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
9h 35m
CHF 50–114
Drive 305.6 km
1. Drive from Merano to Lucernecar 305.6 km
4h 5m
CHF 50–72
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8h 2m
CHF 244–482
Shuttle to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 57m
CHF 230–416

Merano to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 556.5 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Luzern via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Bolzano - Via Longon, Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti, Bolzano, Cimitero Nord, Bolzano South, and St. Gallen Lagerstrasse in around 10h 21m.

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