The train between Zurich and Merano takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Merano. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Merano at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Innsbruck Hbf and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Merano. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Merano station via Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Zurich to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Zurich to Merano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Merano is 212.5 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Brennero/Brenner stazione/Bahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 7h 14m.