The average train between Merano and Essen takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 10h 46m. There is at least one train 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 once daily 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 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




11h 50m • 4 changes




10h 46m • 4 changes




11h 46m • 4 changes




11h 46m • 4 changes
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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 12h 28m.
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.
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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, and München Hbf in around 11h 45m.