The average train between Varese and Switzerland takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Varese to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varese is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Varese to Switzerland? 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 Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Varese station and arriving at Switzerland station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Varese to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
Varese to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Varese to Switzerland train tickets online with Trenord and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Varese and Switzerland is 117.9 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Varese to Zürich Stadelhofen via Lugano and Zürich HB in around 3h 12m.