There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Varena by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus 401
- Take the bus from Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio to Cavalese. Autostazionebus
6h 25m€77–80Train, shuttle
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take a shuttle bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Cavalese
7h 53m€46–67Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ora Auertrain Fr
6h 28m€65–107Drive 282.7 km
- Drive from Lugano to Varenacar 282.7 km
4h 53m€51–74
Lugano to Varena by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Varena is to train and shuttle which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 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 Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
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 350 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Varena without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €76 - €80.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Lugano to Varena, including transfers.
Lugano to Varena bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €76 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Varena, Italy?
You can take a bus from Lugano to Cavalese. Autostazione via Milan and Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Cavalese. Piazza Partigiani via Milano Centrale, Ora Auer, and Ora-Staz. Fs in around 6h 28m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- 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
- +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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lugano to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio to Cavalese. Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €71
- Website
- Autostradale
- Phone
- +39 0461 391111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fly Ski Shuttle
Shuttle from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Cavalese
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Fly Ski Shuttle
- Shared
- €40–60
- Private Car
- €450–600
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Varena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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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