The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Merano
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Merano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Merano will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 4 trains that leave Milan for Merano every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 203 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 18 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.








Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Milan to Merano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 203 km
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£36 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Merano train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Merano trains for today, Wednesday 21 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:25 Milan | 4h48 | 18:13 Merano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:25 Milan | 5h18 | 19:43 Merano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:45 Milan | 3h58 | 19:43 Merano | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 22 January | |||||
![]() | 04:43 Milan | 5h00 | 09:43 Merano | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Milan to Merano by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Merano
Trains from Milan to Merano run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 203 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 203 km |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 19:20 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Italo from Milan to Merano trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Italo trains will get you between Milan and Merano from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to Merano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Merano 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Merano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- 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.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Via Rombon.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole
- Osteria Lambrate
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- MEININGER Milano Lambrate
- Hotel Gamma
- Hotel Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Via Piave.
- Restaurant Forst
- Bistro 7
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Splendid
- Hotel Terme Merano
- City Hotel Merano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections to Bolzano and beyond
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