The average train between Salzburg and Merano takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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 every 2 hours between Salzburg and Merano. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Merano at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano/Bozen and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Merano. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Merano station via Bolzano-Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Salzburg to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bolzano-Bozen station.
Book your Salzburg to Merano train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Merano is 189.9 km. The road distance is 342 km.
Nightjet operates a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen once daily. Tickets cost €25–94 and the journey takes 5h 2m.