The average train between Merano and Lucerne takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Lucerne. 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 Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Merano is at 5:16 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran station and arriving at Luzern station via Brennero - Brenner station and Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Merano to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Merano and Lucerne is 221.1 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Luzern via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 42m.