The average train between Merano and Karlsruhe takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Karlsruhe. 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 Karlsruhe. 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 Karlsruhe at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Merano to Karlsruhe? 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 Merano to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Merano to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Merano to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Trenitalia, ÖBB and 5 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Karlsruhe is 331.7 km. The road distance is 638 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, and München Hbf in around 9h 34m.