There are 4 ways to get from Varese to Merate by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varese to Milano Porta GaribaldiS5 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Cernusco-MerateS8 / ...
2h 13m€6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMC77
- Take the bus from Como Lungo Lario Trieste to MerateC46
3h 19m€10–14Drive 58.4 km
- Drive from Varese to Merate58.4 km
1h 3m€9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varese to Merate58.4 km
1h 3m€100–120
Varese to Merate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Merate is to train which costs €6 - €10 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Merate is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €9 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Merate. However, there are services departing from Varese - Stazione FNM and arriving at Merate via Como Lungo Lario Trieste. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Merate. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Cernusco-Merate via Milano Porta Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Varese and Merate is 87 km. The road distance is 58.4 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Merate without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €6 - €10.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Varese to Merate, including transfers.
Varese to Merate bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, depart from Varese - Stazione FNM station.
Varese to Merate train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Varese to Merate is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €6 - €10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Merate, Italy?
You can take a train from Varese to Cernusco-Merate via Milano Porta Garibaldi in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Merate via Como - Stazione FNM and Como Lungo Lario Trieste in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Cernusco-Merate
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- 02/961921
- info.fnma@ferrovienord.it
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Como Lungo Lario Trieste to Merate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- €100–120
Taxi COMO 2000
- Phone
- +39 031 272000
- Website
- taxicomo2000.it
Comotaxidriver
- Phone
- +39 333 999 0755
- Website
- comotaxidriver.com
Taxi Michel
- Phone
- +41 91 967 24 24
Taxi Lugano Park
- Phone
- +41 79 102 69 30
Taxi Lugano 24 No Stop
- Phone
- +41 76 534 53 04
Taxi Lugano
- Phone
- +41 91 922 88 33
- Website
- taxialugano.ch
Grand Taxi Lugano
- Phone
- +41 79 102 69 30
Taxi Verde Verbania
- Phone
- +39 348 263 7871
- Website
- taxiverde.business.site
NCC Pallanza
- Phone
- +39 338 967 4324
- Website
- pallanzatransfer.it
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More Questions & Answers
Varese to Merate bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, arrive at Como - Stazione FNM station.
Varese to Merate train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Milano Porta Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Merate is 58 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Varese to Merate.
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