Rome2Rio

How to get fromDortmund to Vareseby train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Varese

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Dortmund to Varese by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DUS - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain train
    5h 23m
    €42–232

  2. Fly Dortmund Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DTM - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain train
    4h 58m
    €31–219

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain train S50
    10h 17m
    €133–324

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Milanbus bus FlixBus N07
    15h 42m
    €78–123

  5. Drive  829.3 km

    1. Drive from Dortmund to Varesecar car 829.3 km
    7h 52m
    €134–194

  6. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane CGN - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain train
    6h 30m
    €85–279

  7. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane DUS - LIN
    3. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain train
    6h 6m
    €109–305

  8. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane FRA - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain train
    6h 14m
    €108–285

  9. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane FRA - LIN
    3. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain train
    7h 2m
    €90–258

  10. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane CGN - BGY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain train
    8h 3m
    €180–419

  11. Train via Zurich

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Zürich HBtrain train
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain train S50
    14h 43m

Dortmund to Varese by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€133Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dortmund to Varese.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 756 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Varese, Italy?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Varese via Basel SBB and Bellinzona in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 14h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There