The average train between Merano and Zermatt takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Zermatt. 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 5 times a day between Merano and Zermatt. 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 Zermatt at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Zermatt station via Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Merano to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
Merano to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Merano to Zermatt train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and 3 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Zermatt is 271.5 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Zermatt via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 9h 36m.