There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Varese by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
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 Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain R22 / ...
2h 30m€18–37Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Saronnobus 518
- Take the train from Saronno to Varese Nordtrain R22 / ...
3h 27m€16–23Drive 182.3 km
- Drive from Parma to Varesecar 182.3 km
1h 57m€30–43Train
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Repubblica to Varesetrain S5
2h 46m€18–36Bus
- Take the bus from Parma to Como Grandatebus
- Take the bus from Grandate - Stazione to Varese - Stazione FNMbus C177
4h 28m€16–23
Parma to Varese by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Varese is to bus and train which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Varese is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Varese. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Grandate - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Varese. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Varese Nord via Centrale Fs and Milano Cadorna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Parma and Varese is 177 km. The road distance is 182.3 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Varese without a car is to train via Milan which takes 2h 30m and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Parma to Varese, including transfers.
Parma to Varese bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Varese is to train via Milan which takes 2h 30m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Parma to Varese Nord via Milan Centrale, Centrale Fs, Cadorna Fn M2, and Milano Cadorna in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Varese - Stazione FNM via Grandate - Stazione in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Repubblica to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Parma to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Parma to Como Grandate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Grandate - Stazione to Varese - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Varese bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Como Grandate station.
Parma to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Varese is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Parma to Varese.
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