The average train between Merano and Varese takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Varese. 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 Varese. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Varese at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




6h 45m • 4 changes




5h 43m • 4 changes




6h 32m • 4 changes




6h 13m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Varese. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Varese station via Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Merano to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
Merano to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Varese station.
Book your Merano to Varese train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Varese is 202.7 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Varese via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 5h 31m.