There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Lugano 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
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
6h 35mCHF 65–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meran to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 407
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 39mCHF 31–47Drive 254.3 km
- Drive from Merano to Luganocar 254.3 km
4h 17mCHF 43–62Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain S50
7h 5mCHF 153–208
Merano to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Lugano via Meran and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Lugano via Bolzano Bozen and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Merano and Lugano is 401 km. The road distance is 254.3 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Merano to Lugano, including transfers.
Merano to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Merano to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Lugano via Bolzano Bozen and Milano Centrale in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Lugano via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meran to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–210
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Merano to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Merano to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Lugano is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Merano to Lugano.
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