There are 8 ways to get from Varese to Lausanne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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 to Rho Fiera Milanotrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lausannetrain Ec
5h 27mCHF 64–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Lausannebus FlixBus N1524
8h 27mCHF 32–69Drive 302.3 km
- Drive from Varese to Lausannecar 302.3 km
3h 48mCHF 50–72Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
5h 37mCHF 144–443Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Domodossolabus Re4
- Take the train from Domodossola to Lausannetrain Ec
5h 29mTrain via Domodossola
- Take the train from Sesto Calende to Domodossolatrain Re
- Take the train from Domodossola to Lausannetrain Ec
6h 8mCHF 47–202Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
6h 31mCHF 163–430Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
3h 50mCHF 96–313
Varese to Lausanne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Lausanne is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese station to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Gallarate Station and arriving at Lausanne via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Lausanne via Rho-Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Varese and Lausanne is 342 km. The road distance is 302.3 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Varese to Lausanne, including transfers.
Varese to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Varese to Lausanne train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Varese to Lausanne is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Lausanne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Varese to Lausanne via Rho Fiera Milano and Rho-Fiera Milano in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Lausanne twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 29–50 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–310
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–360
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–200
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–170
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varese to Rho Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Varese to Rho Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–240
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Domodossola to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Domodossola to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 75–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 60–85
Train from Domodossola to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
Train from Domodossola to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sesto Calende to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Bus from Gallarate to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Varese to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Varese to Lausanne train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Rho Fiera Milano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Lausanne is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Varese to Lausanne.
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