There are 7 ways to get from Arona to Varese by bus, train, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), ferry, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Arona to Gallaratebus Re4 / ...
- Take the train from Gallarate to Varesetrain S5 / ...
54 minRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Arona to Gazzada Schianno28.8 km
45 min€3Bus
- Take the bus from Arona, Duca d'Aosta,Stazione FS to Varese, Leonardo Da Vinci 19bus V125
1h 19m€4–6Train
- Take the train from Arona to Gallaratetrain Re
- Take the train from Gallarate to Varesetrain S5 / ...
1h 4m€5–13Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Arona to Angeraferry
- Take the bus from Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Sacco fr. 12,Municipiobus V120
1h 43m€8–11Drive 32.6 km
- Drive from Arona to Varesecar 32.6 km
39 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arona to Varesetaxi 32.6 km
39 min€55–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arona to Varese is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Arona to Varese is to drive which takes 39 min and costs €5 - €8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arona, Duca d'Aosta,Stazione FS and arriving at Varese, Leonardo Da Vinci 19. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Arona to Varese. However, there are services departing from Arona and arriving at Varese via Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Arona and Varese is 47 km. The road distance is 32.6 km.
The best way to get from Arona to Varese without a car is to bus and train which takes 54 min and costs .
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Arona to Varese, including transfers.
Arona to Varese bus services, operated by Autolinee Varesine Srl, depart from Arona, Duca d'Aosta,Stazione FS station.
Arona to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Arona station.
The best way to get from Arona to Varese is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs €4 - €6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 - €14 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Arona, Italy and Varese, Italy?
Autolinee Varesine Srl operates a bus from Arona, Duca d'Aosta,Stazione FS to Varese, Leonardo Da Vinci 19 4 times a day. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arona to Varese via Gallarate in around 1h 4m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
Ferry from Arona to Angera
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Arona to Gazzada Schianno
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Arona to Varese bus services, operated by Autolinee Varesine Srl, arrive at Varese, Leonardo Da Vinci 19 station.
Arona to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Gallarate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arona to Varese is 33 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Arona to Varese.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Arona and Varese. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.