The average train between Merano and Bern takes 12h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Bern. 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 3 times a day between Merano and Bern. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Bern at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 12h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bern. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Bern station via Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
Merano to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
Merano to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bern station.
Book your Merano to Bern train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Merano and Bern is 284.2 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bern via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 14m.