There are 5 ways to get from Bormio to Varese by train, bus, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tirano to Monzatrain Re8
- Take the train from Monza to Mendrisiotrain Re80 / ...
5h 40m€18–30Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bormio - Autostazione to Tiranobus
- Take the train from Tirano to Monzatrain Re8
- Take the train from Monza to Saronnotrain S9
- Take the train from Saronno to Varese Nordtrain R22 / ...
5h 42m€16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Bormio to Milano Centrale Stationbus Livigno Airlink
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Gallaratebus Re4
5h 45mDrive 188.6 km
- Drive from Bormio to Varesecar 188.6 km
3h 14m€31–44Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Bormio - Autostazione to Sondrio FSbus
- Take the train from Sondrio to Varenna Esinotrain Re8 / ...
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Comoferry 15 / ...
- Take the bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNMbus
6h 37m€22–30
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bormio to Varese is to bus and train which costs €16 - €23 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bormio to Varese is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bormio to Varese. However, there are services departing from Bormio and arriving at Gallarate via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bormio to Varese. However, there are services departing from Tirano and arriving at Varese via Monza and Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Bormio and Varese is 245 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.
The best way to get from Bormio to Varese without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €18 - €30.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Bormio to Varese, including transfers.
Bormio to Varese bus services, operated by Busitalia Umbria, depart from Bormio station.
Bormio to Varese train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Tirano station.
The best way to get from Bormio to Varese is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €18 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Bormio, Italy and Varese, Italy?
You can take a bus from Bormio - Autostazione to Varese via Tirano, Tirano, Monza, and Mendrisio in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bormio to Varese via Milano Centrale, Gallarate, and Gallarate in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Tirano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Tirano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Sondrio to Varenna Esino
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 44101
- [email protected]
- Website
- fsbusitalia.it
Bus from Bormio to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Busitalia Umbria
Ferry from Varenna to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Bormio to Varese bus services, operated by Busitalia Umbria, arrive at Milano Centrale Station.
Bormio to Varese train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bormio to Varese is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Bormio to Varese.
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