The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Merano/Meran
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€38
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€38
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 19 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Merano/Meran is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Merano/Meran will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Milan to Merano/Meran, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 19 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:25 PM5h19Milan8:44 PMMerano/Meran€381One-way0 transfers
2:25 PM5h19Milan7:44 PMMerano/Meran€381One-way0 transfers
3:25 PM5h19Milan8:44 PMMerano/Meran€381One-way0 transfers
2:25 PM5h19Milan7:44 PMMerano/Meran€381One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Milan to Merano/Meran
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Merano/Meran among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a bus costs an average of €38.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price | €85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Merano/Meran:
A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Merano/Meran costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Merano/Meran take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €59. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Milan to Merano/Meran train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Merano/Meran trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:45 PM Milan | 3h59 | 8:44 PM Merano/Meran | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Merano/Meran
Trains from Milan to Merano/Meran run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 14:25, the last at 15:45. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 2:25 PM |
Last train 3:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity from Milan to Merano/Meran trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity trains will get you between Milan and Merano/Meran from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Merano/Meran
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Merano/Meran by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Merano/Meran, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Merano/Meran
Most Milan to Merano/Meran trains use the Milano Centrale to Merano Meran station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Merano/Meran train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Porta Garibaldi from Milan city centre
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi train station facilities and services
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Getting to Milano Lambrate from Milan city centre
Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate train station facilities and services
Milano Lambrate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
Getting to Merano Meran from Merano city centre
Merano Meran train station facilities and services
Merano Meran has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Forst, Bistro 7
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Merano Meran. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Merano Meran. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Merano Meran: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Merano Meran: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Merano Meran: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Splendid, Hotel Terme Merano, City Hotel Merano.
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