There are 7 ways to get from Florence to Varese by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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 Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Rogoredotrain 9904 / ...
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
2h 56m€42–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Como Grandatebus 518
7h 38m€33–50Drive 354.1 km
- Drive from Florence to Varesecar 354.1 km
3h 30m€57–83Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FLR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
5h 24m€116–252Train via Firenze S.M.N.
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Fr
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
3h 27m€48–80Train via Florence Santa Maria Novella
- Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rho-Fieratrain 9928 / ...
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
3h 29m€42–66Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FLR - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
6h 7m€118–243
Florence to Varese by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Varese is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Varese is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to Varese. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Grandate - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Florence to Varese. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arriving at Varese via Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Florence and Varese is 361 km. The road distance is 354.1 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Varese without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Florence to Varese, including transfers.
Florence to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Florence to Varese train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
The best way to get from Florence to Varese is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Varese via Milano Rogoredo and Rho Fiera Milano in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Como Grandate once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–290
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–550
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–220
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–650
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–700
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–380
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rho-Fiera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Como Grandate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Florence to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como Grandate station.
Florence to Varese train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Rogoredo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Varese is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Florence to Varese.
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