There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Varese 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 P.Garibalditrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varesetrain S5 / ...
6h 8m€44–82Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Trevigliotrain Re6
- Take the train from Treviglio to Varesetrain S5
7h 32m€22–27Bus
- Take the bus from Meran to Bergamobus 407
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Gallaratebus Re4
8h 9mDrive 284.3 km
- Drive from Merano to Varesecar 284.3 km
4h 49m€46–67Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain S50
5h 51m€158–230
Merano to Varese by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Varese is to train which costs €21 - €28 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Varese is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Varese. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Gallarate via Meran, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Varese. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Varese via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Porta Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Merano and Varese is 383 km. The road distance is 284.3 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Varese without a car is to train via Verona which takes 6h 8m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Merano to Varese, including transfers.
Merano to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Merano to Varese is to train via Verona which takes 6h 8m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Varese via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Porta Garibaldi in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Varese via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Bergamo, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, Milano Centrale, Gallarate, and Gallarate in around 8h 9m.
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meran to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Merano to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Merano to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Varese is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Merano to Varese.
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