The average train between Merano and Lucerne takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Lucerne. 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 4 hours between Merano and Lucerne. 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 Lucerne at 1:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Lucerne station via Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Merano to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
Merano to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Book your Merano to Lucerne train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and 4 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Lucerne is 221.1 km. The road distance is 557 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Luzern via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 8h 36m.