The average train between Merano and Lienz takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Merano to Lienz. 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 every 2 hours between Merano and Lienz. 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 Lienz at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 8m • 1 change

4h 24m • 1 change

4h 11m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 24m • 1 change

4h 11m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 24m • 1 change

4h 11m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 11m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Merano to Lienz? 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 Lienz. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Lienz station via Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Merano to Lienz train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Lienz train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lienz In Osttirol station.
Book your Merano to Lienz train tickets online with Trenitalia and ÖBB.
The distance between Merano and Lienz is 123.9 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Lienz In Osttirol via Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 4h 52m.