There are 5 ways to get from Bolzano to Merate by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Verona
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano P.Garibalditrain Fr
4h 40m€39–74Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Porta Garibalditrain Re6
4h 54m€20–26Bus
- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bergamobus 408 / ...
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Milanbus FlixBus 401 / ...
5h 28m€24–38Drive 256.1 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Meratecar 256.1 km
2h 40m€42–60Train, shuttle, bus
- Take the train from Bolzano to Trentotrain 100
- Take a shuttle bus from Trento to Bergamo
- Take the bus from Stazione Autolinee Bergamo to Merate - Giuseppe Verdibus
7h 16m€229–380
Bolzano to Merate by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Merate is to train which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Merate is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Merate. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Milan via Bergamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Merate. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Cernusco-Merate via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Porta Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Bolzano and Merate is 323 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Merate without a car is to train via Verona which takes 4h 40m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bolzano to Merate, including transfers.
Bolzano to Merate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Bolzano to Merate train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Merate is to train via Verona which takes 4h 40m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Merate, Italy?
You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Cernusco-Merate via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Porta Garibaldi in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Cernusco-Merate via Bergamo, Milan, and Sesto S.Giovanni in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano P.Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bolzano South to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bergamo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bolzano to Merate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Bolzano to Merate train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Merate is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bolzano to Merate.
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