The average train between Lake Bled and Merano takes 10h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Bled 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 Lake Bled and Merano. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Bled is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Merano at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Jesenice and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Lake Bled 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 Lake Bled to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lake Bled station and arriving at Merano station via Lienz In Osttirol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
Lake Bled to Merano train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Villach Hbf station.
Lake Bled to Merano train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Merano Meran station.
The distance between Lake Bled and Merano is 227.3 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Bled Jezero to Merano Meran via Jesenice, Villach Hbf, Lienz In Osttirol, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 9h 51m.