The train between Lucerne and Merano 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 4 times a day between Lucerne and Merano. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Merano at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Merano station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
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 Bolzano Bozen station.
Book your Lucerne to Merano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Merano is 221.1 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Terme Merano via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Bolzano Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 8h 50m.