The average train between Kraków and Merano takes 21h 20m and the fastest train takes 15h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków 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 3 times a day between Kraków and Merano. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 2:14 PM which arrives into Merano at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Prerov and take an average of 21h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Merano. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Merano station via Prerov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
Kraków to Merano train services, operated by LEO Express, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Merano train services, operated by LEO Express, arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Kraków to Merano train tickets online with LEO Express, PKP Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kraków and Merano is 749.5 km. The road distance is 1,074 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Merano Meran via Prerov, Wien Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 14h 24m.