The average train between Villach and Merano takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Villach to Merano. 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 Villach and Merano. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villach is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Merano at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Lienz In Osttirol and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Villach to Merano. However, there are services departing from Villach station and arriving at Merano station via Lienz In Osttirol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Villach to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Villach to Merano train tickets online with ÖBB and Trenitalia.
The distance between Villach and Merano is 205.9 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Merano Meran via Lienz In Osttirol and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 7h 24m.