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 Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
5h 34m€45–105Train
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 284.5 km
- Drive from Merano to Varesecar 284.5 km
4h 50m€45–64Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain S50
5h 51m€158–255
Merano to Varese by bus and 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 50m and costs €40 - €65.
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, Milano Centrale and Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Merano and Varese is 383 km. The road distance is 284.5 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Varese without a car is to train via Verona which takes 5h 34m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 5h 34m and costs €45 - €110. 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, Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 5h 34m. 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 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- 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
- €18–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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 Rho Fiera Milano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bolzano-Bozen to Treviglio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Treviglio to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- customerservices@terravision.eu
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–25
- Website
- TERRAVISION
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Milano Centrale to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
- 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
- €150–210
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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More Questions & Answers
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 50m to drive from Merano to Varese.
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