The average train between Merano and Villach takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Merano to Villach. 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 Villach. 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 Villach at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Fortezza/Franzensfes and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Villach. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Villach station via Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Merano to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Book your Merano to Villach train tickets online with Trenitalia and ÖBB.
The distance between Merano and Villach is 205.9 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Villach Hbf via Fortezza/Franzensfes and Lienz In Osttirol in around 7h 7m.