The average train between Merano and Laives takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Merano to Laives. 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 hourly between Merano and Laives. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Laives at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Laives. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Laives station via Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Merano to Laives train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Laives train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bolzano Bozen station.
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The distance between Merano and Laives is 30.4 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Merano Meran to Bolzano Bozen hourly. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 44 min.