The average train between Bologna and Merano takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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 every 4 hours between Bologna and Merano. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Merano at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Merano station via Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Bologna to Merano train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Merano train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Bologna to Merano train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Bologna and Merano is 242.2 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Merano Meran via Bolzano Bozen in around 3h 40m.