There are 6 ways to get from Padova 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 via Milan
best- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain R22 / ...
3h 34m€37–106Train via Brescia
cheapest- Take the train from Padova to Bresciatrain Fr
- Take the train from Brescia to Trevigliotrain Re6 / ...
- Take the train from Treviglio to Varesetrain S5
4h 44m€26–94Bus
- Take the bus from Padua to Bergamobus 416 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Gallaratebus Re4
5h 48mDrive 286.7 km
- Drive from Padova to Varesecar 286.7 km
2h 41m€47–67Fly, train
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VCE - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
5h 46m€53–286Train
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Repubblica to Varesetrain S5
3h 50m€32–50
Padova to Varese by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Varese is to train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Varese is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Padova to Varese. However, there are services departing from Padua and arriving at Gallarate via Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Padova to Varese. However, there are services departing from Padova and arriving at Varese Nord via Centrale Fs and Milano Cadorna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Padova and Varese is 282 km. The road distance is 286.7 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Varese without a car is to train via Milan which takes 3h 34m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Padova to Varese, including transfers.
Padova to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.
Padova to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Varese is to train via Milan which takes 3h 34m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Padova to Varese Nord via Milan Centrale, Centrale Fs, Cadorna Fn M2, and Milano Cadorna in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padua to Varese via Bergamo, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, Milano Centrale, Gallarate, and Gallarate in around 5h 48m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–250
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Padua to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Padova to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Padova to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Varese is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Padova to Varese.
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