With a population of 13,024, Merate is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy.
When flying to Merate, you’ll arrive at Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Merate from the United Kingdom departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 2h 15m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Merate, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Merate to Bologna takes 0h 54m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 26m trip.
Another option to get to Merate is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 31 km from Merate. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merate, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Turin, the bus ride to Merate takes 153 km and will cost you around £4. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 169 km.
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Merate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26. The most frequently booked car type in Merate is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.