There are 5 ways to get from Varese to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle
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 Varese Nord to Milano Cadornatrain R22
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
6h 31m€42–95Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varese to Trevigliotrain S5
- Take the train from Treviglio to Bolzano-Bozentrain Re 6
7h 27m€22–28Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Bolzano Southbus N95
7h 39m€23–40Drive 284.3 km
- Drive from Varese to Meranocar 284.3 km
4h 54m€45–65Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
- Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Merano
5h 46m€64–127
Varese to Merano by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Merano is to train which costs €22 - €28 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Merano. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Meran via Milan and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Merano. However, there are services departing from Varese Nord and arriving at Merano Meran via Cadorna Fn M2, Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Varese and Merano is 380 km. The road distance is 284.3 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Merano without a car is to train via Verona which takes 6h 31m and costs €40 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Varese to Merano, including transfers.
Varese to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Varese to Merano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese Nord station.
The best way to get from Varese to Merano is to train via Verona which takes 6h 31m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Varese Nord to Merano Meran via Milano Cadorna, Cadorna Fn M2, Caiazzo, Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Bolzano South once daily. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varese Nord to Milano Cadorna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Varese to Treviglio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Treviglio to Bolzano-Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- 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 Milan to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- clevertransfer.eu
Shuttle from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Merano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Varese to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.
Varese to Merano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Cadorna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Merano is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Varese to Merano.
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