The average train between Merano and Lyon takes 18h 32m and the fastest train takes 9h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Lyon. 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 twice daily between Merano and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 10:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 18h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Lyon station via Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
Merano to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
Merano to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Merano to Lyon train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Merano and Lyon is 496.3 km. The road distance is 769 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Lyon Part Dieu via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 40m.