The average train between Lausanne and Varese takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne 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 3 times a day between Lausanne and Varese. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Varese at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Domodossola and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Varese. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Varese station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Lausanne to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gallarate station.
Book your Lausanne to Varese train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia and Trenord.
The distance between Lausanne and Varese is 185.7 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Varese via Domodossola and Gallarate in around 5h 12m.