What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Varese?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Varese is to bus which costs €26 - €75 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Varese?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Varese is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Varese?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Varese. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Gallarate via Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Varese?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Varese. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Varese via Milano Centrale and Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Lyon to Varese?

The distance between Lyon and Varese is 503 km. The road distance is 440.6 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Varese without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Varese without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €55 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Varese?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Lyon to Varese, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Varese bus from?

Lyon to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Varese train from?

Lyon to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Varese?

The best way to get from Lyon to Varese is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €75 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Lyon to Varese bus arrive?

Lyon to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lyon to Varese train arrive?

Lyon to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Varese?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Varese is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Lyon to Varese.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Varese?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Varese?

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Where can I stay near Varese?

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Lyon to Varese - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Varese by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
6h 24m
€58–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N729 / ...
8h 47m
€26–72
Drive 440.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Varesecar 440.6 km
4h 45m
€72–103
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
4h 37m
€80–241
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Varesetrain S50
9h 24m
€58–115
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
8h 7m
€105–287
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
7h 9m
€117–363

Lyon to Varese by train

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 503.2 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Varese, Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Varese via Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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