The average train between Varese and Santa Maria Maggiore takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Varese to Santa Maria Maggiore. 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 Santa Maria Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varese is at 5:06 PM which arrives into Santa Maria Maggiore at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Mendrisio and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Varese to Santa Maria Maggiore? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Santa Maria Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Varese station and arriving at Santa Maria Maggiore station via Locarno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Varese to Santa Maria Maggiore train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Mendrisio station.
Varese to Santa Maria Maggiore train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at S. Maria Maggiore station.
The distance between Varese and Santa Maria Maggiore is 44.6 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Varese to S. Maria Maggiore via Mendrisio and Locarno FART in around 2h 55m.