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 Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
5h 55m€44–84Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varese to Trevigliotrain S5
- Take the train from Treviglio to Bolzano-Bozentrain Re6
7h 27m€22–28Bus
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Milano Centralebus Re4
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Meranbus 407
8h 13mDrive 291.6 km
- Drive from Varese to Meranocar 291.6 km
4h 40m€47–68Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
- Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Merano
5h 46m€154–228
Varese to Merano by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 40m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Merano. However, there are services departing from Gallarate and arriving at Terme Merano via Piazza Luigi di Savoia, Bergamo and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
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 5h 55m.
The distance between Varese and Merano is 378 km. The road distance is 291.6 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Merano without a car is to train via Verona which takes 5h 55m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Varese to Merano, including transfers.
Varese to Merano bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Gallarate 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 5h 55m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 13m.
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, Centrale Fs, Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varese to Terme Merano via Gallarate, Gallarate, Milano Centrale, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Bergamo, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Nord to Milano Cadorna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Treviglio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Treviglio to Bolzano-Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Gallarate to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
- customerservices@terravision.eu
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–23
- Website
- TERRAVISION
- Phone
- 035.319366
- ticket@orioshuttle.com
- Website
- orioshuttle.com
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- orioshuttle.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bergamo to Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Merano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €150–210
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Varese to Merano bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Varese to Merano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Cadorna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Merano is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Varese to Merano.
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