The average train between Linz and Merano takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 2 hours between Linz and Merano. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Merano at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Merano. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Merano station via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Linz to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Linz to Merano train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and Trenitalia.
The distance between Linz and Merano is 297.2 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner in around 7h 3m.