There are 7 ways to get from Brussels to Varese by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRU - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
4h 42m€71–259Fly Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
5h 10m€43–225Train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Trn
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain S50
10h 46m€173–523Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 21m€76–161Drive 821.4 km
- Drive from Brussels to Varesecar 821.4 km
8h 50m€130–187Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Centraltrain
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CRL - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain
7h 38m€59–266Bus
- Take the bus from Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès to Comobus
16h 34m€144–196
Brussels to Varese by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Varese is to bus via Lugano which costs €75 - €170 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Varese is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs €70 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Varese. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Varese. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Varese via Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Brussels and Varese is 717 km. The road distance is 821.4 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Varese without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs €170 - €550.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Brussels to Varese, including transfers.
Brussels to Varese bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Brussels to Varese train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Varese is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Lugano, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 13h 21m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Bruxelles-Midi to Varese via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 11h 35m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bellinzona to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- 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 Rho Fiera Milano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- 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
- €70–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Varese bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.
Brussels to Varese train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Varese is 821 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Brussels to Varese.
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