There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Varena by train (Trenitalia), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ora Auertrain Fr
6h 28m€60–101Drive 282.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lugano to Varenacar 282.7 km
4h 53m€51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cavalese. Autostazionebus
7h€80–83Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Lugano to Bergamobus FlixBus 024
- Take a shuttle bus from Milan Bergamo Airport to Cavalese
7h 40m€51–72
Lugano to Varena by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Varena is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Varena is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Varena. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Cavalese. Autostazione via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Varena. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Ora Auer via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Lugano and Varena is 378 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Varena without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Lugano to Varena, including transfers.
Lugano to Varena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Varena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Varena is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €79 - €83 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Varena, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Cavalese. Piazza Partigiani via Milano Centrale, Ora Auer, and Ora-Staz. Fs in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Cavalese. Autostazione via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Ora Auer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cavalese. Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75
- Website
- Autostradale
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lugano to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0461 391111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fly Ski Shuttle
Shuttle from Milan Bergamo Airport to Cavalese
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- Fly Ski Shuttle
- Shared
- €40–55
- Private Car
- €380–480
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Varena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Varena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Varena is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Lugano to Varena.
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