The average train between Lugano and Merano takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 3 hours between Lugano and Merano. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Merano at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lugano 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 Lugano to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Merano station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Lugano to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bolzano Bozen station.
Book your Lugano to Merano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Merano is 184 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Merano Meran via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 5h 35m.