There are 6 ways to get from Varese to Arona by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, ferry, car, or taxi
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 Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione to Arona, Milano 57bus V125
1h 8m€4–6Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gazzada Schianno to Arona28.1 km
45 min€3Train
- Take the train from Varese to Gallaratetrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Gallarate to Aronatrain Re
1h 44m€6–13Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Varese, Sacco/Robbioni fr. 5,Municipio to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcaderobus V120
- Take the ferry from Angera to Aronaferry 507
1h 31m€8–11Drive 32.2 km
- Drive from Varese to Aronacar 32.2 km
40 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varese to Aronataxi 32.2 km
40 min€55–70
Varese to Arona by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Arona is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Arona is to drive which takes 40 min and costs €5 - €8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione and arriving at Arona, Milano 57. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Arona. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Arona via Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Varese and Arona is 39 km. The road distance is 32.2 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Arona without a car is to bus which takes 1h 8m and costs €4 - €6.
The bus from Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione to Arona, Milano 57 takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Varese to Arona bus services, operated by Autolinee Varesine Srl, depart from Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione station.
Varese to Arona train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Varese to Arona is to bus which takes 1h 8m and costs €4 - €6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 - €14 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Arona, Italy?
Autolinee Varesine Srl operates a bus from Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione to Arona, Milano 57 6 times a week. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varese to Arona via Gallarate in around 1h 44m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0332 731110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione to Arona, Milano 57
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Varese, Sacco/Robbioni fr. 5,Municipio to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Ferry from Angera to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Gazzada Schianno to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Varese to Arona bus services, operated by Autolinee Varesine Srl, arrive at Arona, Milano 57 station.
Varese to Arona train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Gallarate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Arona is 32 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Varese to Arona.
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There are 3447+ hotels available in Arona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Varese and Arona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.