The average train between Merano and Essen takes 13h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Essen. 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 4 times a day between Merano and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Essen. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Essen station via Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Merano to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Merano to Essen train tickets online with Trenitalia, ÖBB and 4 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Essen is 612 km. The road distance is 977 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Essen Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 11h 15m.