There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Varazze by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Genova P.Za Principe
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Varazzetrain Re
4h 31m€46–86Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varazzetrain Re13
5h 12m€18–24Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Savonabus FlixBus N508
5h 9m€21–35Drive 230.2 km
- Drive from Lugano to Varazzecar 230.2 km
2h 22m€42–60Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varazzetrain 3041 / ...
4h 58m€46–79
Lugano to Varazze by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Varazze is to train which costs €18 - €25 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Varazze is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Varazze. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Savona via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Varazze. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Varazze via Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Lugano and Varazze is 246 km. The road distance is 230.2 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Varazze without a car is to train via Genova P.Za Principe which takes 4h 31m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Lugano to Varazze, including transfers.
Lugano to Varazze bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Varazze train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Varazze is to train via Genova P.Za Principe which takes 4h 31m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Varazze, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Varazze via Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Varazze via Milan, Savona, and Savona in around 5h 9m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Varazze
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Varazze
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Varazze
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Varazze
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varazze
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Varazze bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Varazze train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Varazze is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Lugano to Varazze.
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