There are 14 ways to get from Birmingham to Varese by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Fly Birmingham Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
best- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BHX - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
5h 48m€84–248Fly Birmingham Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BHX - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
6h 54m€53–198Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varesetrain S5 / ...
14h 5m€366–623Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus
18h 54m€141–330Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Varesecar
14h 34m€344–438Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MAN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
7h 6m€69–222Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LHR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
7h 6m€140–556Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LCY - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
7h 21m€126–502Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LTN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
7h 9m€81–313Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
7h 14m€95–356Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LHR - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
7h 48m€142–406Train via Colmar
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Colmartrain Tgv
- Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
14h 19m€331–685Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Comobus
28h 13m€166–247Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Varesecar
15h 34m€239–395
Birmingham to Varese by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Varese is to fly and bus and train which costs €50 - €200 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Varese is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs €80 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Varese. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg Park&Drive, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone and Breccia - Via Varesina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Varese. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Varese via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milano Porta Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Birmingham and Varese is 1188 km.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Varese without a car is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs €360 - €650.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Birmingham to Varese, including transfers.
Birmingham to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Birmingham to Varese train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Varese is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs €360 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €250 and takes 28h 13m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Varese via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Porta Garibaldi in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Varese - Stazione FNM via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg Park&Drive, Como, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, and Breccia - Via Varesina in around 28h 13m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–220
Flights from London City Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Varese is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 10:09 PM in Birmingham and 11:09 PM in Varese.
Birmingham to Varese train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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