The average train between Bologna and Varese takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Varese. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bologna and Varese. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Varese at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Rogoredo and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Varese. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Varese station via Milano Rogoredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Bologna to Varese train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Varese train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Varese station.
Book your Bologna to Varese train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenord and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Bologna and Varese is 246.2 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Varese via Milano Rogoredo and Rho Fiera Milano in around 2h 15m.