The average train between Bern and Merano takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Merano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bern and Merano. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Merano at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Merano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Merano station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Bern to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Bern to Merano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Merano is 284.2 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 31m.