There are 4 ways to get from La Spezia to Varese by train (Trenitalia), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Repubblica to Varesetrain S5
5h 13m€29–72Train via Pavia
cheapest- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Paviatrain Ic
- Take the train from Pavia to Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain S13
- Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Varese Nordtrain R22 / ...
5h 16m€19–208Bus
- Take the bus from La Spezia to Milanbus N1508
6h 2m€29–62Drive 279.4 km
- Drive from La Spezia to Varesecar 279.4 km
2h 56m€44–63
La Spezia to Varese by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Spezia to Varese is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from La Spezia to Varese is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from La Spezia to Varese station. However, there are services departing from La Spezia and arriving at Gallarate Station via Malpensa Airport - Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from La Spezia to Varese. However, there are services departing from La Spezia Centrale and arriving at Varese via Milano Repubblica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between La Spezia and Varese is 285 km. The road distance is 279.4 km.
The best way to get from La Spezia to Varese without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €29 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from La Spezia to Varese, including transfers.
La Spezia to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Spezia station.
La Spezia to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from La Spezia Centrale station.
The best way to get from La Spezia to Varese is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €29 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between La Spezia, Italy and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from La Spezia Centrale to Varese via Milan Centrale and Milano Repubblica in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Spezia to Milan 6 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Repubblica to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Pavia to Milano Bovisa Politecnico
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €65–90
- 2nd Class
- €45–60
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Spezia to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
La Spezia to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
La Spezia to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Spezia to Varese is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from La Spezia to Varese.
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