There are 4 ways to get from Varese to Colico by train, bus, ferry, 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
best- Take the train from Varese Nord to Saronnotrain R22 / ...
- Take the train from Saronno to Monzatrain S9
- Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
3h 33m€8–12Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMbus C177
- Take the ferry from Como to Colicoferry Sr24 Sr116 Sr216 / ...
3h 49m€13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMbus
- Take the bus from Como Stazione Autolinee to Menaggio Piazza Romabus
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colicobus
4h 39m€27–37Drive 90.7 km
- Drive from Varese to Colicocar 90.7 km
1h 32m€15–22
Varese to Colico by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Colico is to train which costs €8 - €12 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Colico is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Colico. However, there are services departing from Varese - Stazione FNM and arriving at Colico via Como Stazione Autolinee and Menaggio Piazza Roma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Colico. However, there are services departing from Varese Nord and arriving at Colico via Saronno and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Varese and Colico is 130 km. The road distance is 90.7 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Colico without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €8 - €12.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Varese to Colico, including transfers.
Varese to Colico bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, depart from Varese - Stazione FNM station.
Varese to Colico train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese Nord station.
The best way to get from Varese to Colico is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Colico, Italy?
You can take a train from Varese Nord to Colico via Saronno and Monza in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Colico via Como - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Autolinee, and Menaggio Piazza Roma in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Nord to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Como Stazione Autolinee to Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Ferry from Como to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Varese to Colico bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, arrive at Como - Stazione FNM station.
Varese to Colico train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Saronno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Colico is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Varese to Colico.
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