The average train between Bern and Merano takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. 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 twice daily between Bern and Merano. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Merano at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Merano Meran station via Zürich HB station and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Bern to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Merano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Merano Meran station.
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The distance between Bern and Merano is 284.2 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Merano Meran via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 40m.