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 Re
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5
7h 14m€58–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Milanbus N95
7h 30m€22–38Drive 284.7 km
- Drive from Merano to Varesecar 284.7 km
4h 52m€44–63Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain S50
5h 50m€67–89Train
- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Trevigliotrain Re 6
- Take the train from Treviglio to Varesetrain S5
7h 32m€22–27
Merano to Varese by train
Questions & Answers
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 52m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Varese. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Varese via Bolzano South and Malpensa Aeroporto T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
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, Milano Centrale and Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Merano and Varese is 384 km. The road distance is 284.7 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Varese without a car is to train via Verona which takes 7h 14m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Merano to Varese, including transfers.
Merano to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Merano to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Merano to Varese is to train via Verona which takes 7h 14m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 7h 30m.
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, Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30–45
- Smart Flex
- €35–45
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Bolzano-Bozen to Treviglio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Treviglio to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bolzano South to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- clevertransfer.eu
Shuttle from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Merano to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Merano to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Varese is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Merano to Varese.
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