The average train between Kriens and Merano takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Kriens 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 5 times a day between Kriens and Merano. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Kriens is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Merano at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Luzern, Bundesplatz and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Kriens 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 Kriens to Merano. However, there are services departing from Kriens station and arriving at Merano station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Kriens to Merano train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Luzern station.
Kriens to Merano train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Kriens to Merano train tickets online with Zentralbahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kriens and Merano is 222.2 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a bus from Kriens, Zunacher to Merano Meran via Luzern, Bundesplatz, Luzern, Zürich HB, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 36m.