There are 5 ways to get from Ilanz to Varese by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain S50
5h 27m€15–21Bus, train via Disentis/Mustér
- Take the bus from Disentis/Mustér, staziun/posta to Biasca, Stazionebus 140
- Take the train from Biasca to Varesetrain S50
5h 36mDrive 166.5 km
- Drive from Ilanz to Varesecar 166.5 km
2h 31m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain Ic3 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
5h 53m€96–170Bus
- Take the bus from Chur train station to Comobus FlixBus 456 / ...
- Take the bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNMbus C177
7h 31m€24–37
Ilanz to Varese by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilanz to Varese is to bus and train which costs €15 - €22 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ilanz to Varese is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilanz to Varese. However, there are services departing from Ilanz, Spital and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Laax GR, posta, Chur train station, Como S. Rocchetto and Como - Stazione FNM. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilanz to Varese. However, there are services departing from Ilanz and arriving at Varese via Chur, Zürich HB and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Ilanz and Varese is 204 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from Ilanz to Varese without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 27m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Ilanz to Varese, including transfers.
Ilanz to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chur train station.
Ilanz to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chur station.
The best way to get from Ilanz to Varese is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Ilanz, Switzerland and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Ilanz to Varese via Chur, Zürich HB, and Lugano in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilanz, Spital to Varese - Stazione FNM via Laax GR, posta, Chur, Postautostation, Chur train station, Como, Como S. Rocchetto, Como Lungolario Trieste, and Como - Stazione FNM in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bellinzona to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Biasca to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Chur to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Chur to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- Phone
- +41 91 862 31 72
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autolinee Bleniesi
Bus from Disentis/Mustér, staziun/posta to Biasca, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Bleniesi
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chur train station to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
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Booking & Getting There
Ilanz to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como station.
Ilanz to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilanz to Varese is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ilanz to Varese.
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