What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Merate?

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Merate is to bus via Monza which costs €17 - €26 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Merate?

The fastest way to get from Florence to Merate is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Merate?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Merate. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Cernusco-Merate via Milano Porta Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Florence to Merate?

The distance between Florence and Merate is 334 km. The road distance is 327.7 km.

How do I travel from Florence to Merate without a car?

The best way to get from Florence to Merate without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Florence to Merate?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Florence to Merate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Merate train from?

Florence to Merate train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train, bus or fly from Florence to Merate?

The best way to get from Florence to Merate is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Florence to Merate train arrive?

Florence to Merate train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano P.Garibaldi station.

Can I drive from Florence to Merate?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Merate is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Florence to Merate.

How do I get a train ticket from Florence to Merate?

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Where can I stay near Merate?

There are 3631+ hotels available in Merate.

Florence to Merate - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Florence to Merate by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano P.Garibalditrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Cernusco-Meratetrain S8 / ...
2h 57m
€48–92
Bus via Monza
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falconebus
6h 2m
€17–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Milanbus 528
4h 58m
€26–43
Drive 327.7 km
1. Drive from Florence to Meratecar 327.7 km
3h 9m
€52–75
Fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FLR - LIN
5h 4m
€125–289
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FLR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
6h 20m
€94–243

Florence to Merate by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.2 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Merate, Italy?

You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Cernusco-Merate via Milano Porta Garibaldi in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Milan 5 times a week. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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