There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Lake Maggiore 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 Locarnotrain Re80
7h 21m€79–135Drive 380.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Merano to Stresacar 380.9 km
3h 44m€69–99Bus
- Take the bus from Meran to Bergamobus 407
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Sesto Calendebus Re4
9h 22mShuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain S50
7h 5m€166–243
Merano to Lake Maggiore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Lake Maggiore is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Laveno Mombello Lago via Meran, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Milano Centrale and Sesto Calende. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Locarno via Bolzano Bozen and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Merano and Lake Maggiore is 435 km. The road distance is 380.9 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Merano to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Merano to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Merano to Lake Maggiore is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Locarno via Bolzano Bozen and Milano Centrale in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Laveno Mombello Lago via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Bergamo, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, Milano Centrale, and Sesto Calende in around 9h 22m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meran to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–23
- Website
- TERRAVISION
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- Phone
- 035.319366
- [email protected]
- Website
- orioshuttle.com
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Schedules at
- orioshuttle.com
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Milano Centrale to Sesto Calende
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €160–220
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Merano to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Merano to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Lake Maggiore is 381 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Merano to Lake Maggiore.
There are 5529+ hotels available in Lake Maggiore.