The average train between Lucerne and Merano takes 10h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 5 times a day between Lucerne and Merano. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Merano at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Thalwil and take an average of 10h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Merano station via Thalwil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
Lucerne to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Merano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Lucerne to Merano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Merano is 221.1 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Merano Meran via Thalwil, Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 58m.