The average train between Varese and Bologna takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Varese to Bologna. 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 3 hours between Varese and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varese is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Rho Fiera Milano and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Varese to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Varese station and arriving at Bologna station via Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Varese to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
Varese to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Varese to Bologna train tickets online with Trenord and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Varese and Bologna is 246.2 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Varese to Bologna centrale via Rho Fiera Milano and Milano Rogoredo in around 2h 27m.