There are 8 ways to get from Annecy to Varese by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Turin
best- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Fr
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
6h 29m€51–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Como Grandate Via Colombo Cristoforobus
9h 36m€28–55Drive 311.8 km
- Drive from Annecy to Varesecar 311.8 km
4h 4m€51–73Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
6h 26m€77–248Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varesetrain S5 / ...
7h 24m€74–123Train #2
- Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Bellinzonatrain Ic
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain S50
8h 57m€137–218Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
5h 21m€72–234Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 38m€169–435
Annecy to Varese by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Varese is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Varese is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Varese. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Chamonix, Milan Malpensa Airport T1 and Grandate - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Varese. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Varese via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Torino Porta Susa and Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Annecy and Varese is 429 km. The road distance is 311.8 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Varese without a car is to train via Turin which takes 6h 29m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Annecy to Varese, including transfers.
Annecy to Varese bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Varese train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Varese is to train via Turin which takes 6h 29m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Annecy to Varese via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Torino Porta Susa, Rho-Fiera Milano, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Varese - Stazione FNM via Chamonix, Milan, Milan Malpensa Airport T1, and Grandate - Stazione in around 9h 36m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–280
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–380
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Varese bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Annecy to Varese train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Varese is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Annecy to Varese.
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