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How to get fromLugano to Meranoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Train via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    6h 1m
    €64–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus bus 494 / ...
    7h 33m
    €23–36

  3. Drive  255 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Meranocar car 255 km
    4h 17m
    €49–71

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train S50
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle bus
    6h 55m
    €166–227

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    6h 27m
    €65–109

Lugano to Merano by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Merano Meran via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Terme Merano via Verona Porta Nuova, Verona, Bolzano South, Bolzano Sud, Settequerce, and Settequerce in around 7h 33m.

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