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How to get fromMerano to Bellinzonaby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Train via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    6h 3m
    CHF 62–140

  2. Drive  266 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merano to Bellinzonacar car 266 km
    3h 54m
    CHF 47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meran to Bergamobus bus 407
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus bus
    9h 33m
    CHF 69–117

  4. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain train S50
    7h 24m
    CHF 154–210

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    6h 58m
    CHF 62–127

Merano to Bellinzona by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bellinzona via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Bellinzona via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Bergamo, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, Milano, Stazione Centrale, famagosta m2, and Milano - Famagosta in around 9h 33m.

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