Merano to Lugano Trains

Merano to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merano and Lugano takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 52m
Duration: 397 km
Distance: CHF 94
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Verona

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Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec

5h 53m

CHF 57–135

Merano to Lugano train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Merano and Lugano. 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 Lugano at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:16 AM → 4:28 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 6:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
1:16 PM → 7:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:13 AM → 2:28 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 4:28 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 6:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 6:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 6:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 6:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 6:28 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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