There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Novara by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, 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 via Verona
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Novaratrain
5h 11m€45–89Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Porta Garibalditrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Novaratrain S6
7h 5m€21–27Bus
- Take the bus from Meran to Novarabus 407
7h 9m€30–50Drive 344.9 km
- Drive from Merano to Novaracar 344.9 km
3h 23m€62–90Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
6h 43m€165–227
Merano to Novara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Novara is to train which costs €20 - €27 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Novara is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Novara. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Novara via Meran. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Novara. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Novara via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Merano and Novara is 374 km. The road distance is 344.9 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Novara without a car is to train via Verona which takes 5h 11m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Merano to Novara, including transfers.
Merano to Novara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Novara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Merano to Novara is to train via Verona which takes 5h 11m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Novara, Italy?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Novara via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meran to Novara twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Novara
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- 2nd Class
- €28–40
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Novara
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meran to Novara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €160–220
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Merano to Novara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Novara station.
Merano to Novara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Novara is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Merano to Novara.
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