The average train between Varese and Lugano takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from Varese to Lugano. 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 hourly between Varese and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Varese is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Varese to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Varese station and arriving at Lugano station via Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Varese to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
Varese to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Varese to Lugano train tickets online with Trenord and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Varese and Lugano is 23.5 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Varese to Lugano via Mendrisio in around 45 min.
