Cologne to Merano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Merano takes 14h 19m and the fastest train takes 11h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

14h 19m
Duration: 893 km
Distance: €185
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain Rb
Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rj / ...
Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re

11h 12m

€105–356

Cologne to Merano train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Merano. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Merano at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 PM → 11:45 AM
Arrives next day
16h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:30 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 9:44 PM
12h 13m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
16h 13m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 11:45 AM
Arrives next day
16h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:30 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 9:44 PM
12h 13m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
16h 13m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 11:45 AM
Arrives next day
16h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:30 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 9:44 PM
12h 13m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
16h 13m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 11:45 AM
Arrives next day
16h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:30 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 9:44 PM
12h 13m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
16h 13m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 12:45 PM
Arrives next day
17h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:30 AM → 6:45 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 9:44 PM
12h 13m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives next day
18h 15m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 12:45 PM
Arrives next day
17h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:31 AM → 9:44 PM
12h 13m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Merano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Merano.

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Distance: 893.4 km
Duration: 14h 19m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Merano Meran via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 11h 12m.

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