The average train between Montreux and Varese takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Montreux 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 Montreux and Varese. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montreux is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Varese at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Domodossola and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Montreux to Varese. However, there are services departing from Montreux station and arriving at Varese station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Montreux to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Montreux station.
Montreux to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gallarate station.
Book your Montreux to Varese train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia and Trenord.
The distance between Montreux and Varese is 162.4 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Montreux to Varese via Domodossola and Gallarate in around 4h 51m.