The average train between Merano and Karlsruhe takes 11h 45m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Karlsruhe. 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 Merano and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
Merano to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Merano to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Trenitalia, ÖBB and 4 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Karlsruhe is 331.7 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36, München Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 19m.