There are 5 ways to get from Zürich HB to Varese by train, bus, car, 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 Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Varesetrain S50 / ...
3h 23m€66–228Drive 231.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Zürich HB to Varesecar 231.4 km
2h 51m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Comobus
- Take the bus from Breccia - Via Varesina to Varese - Stazione FNMbus C177
4h 40mFly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
3h 6m€72–226Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir46
- Take the train from Castione to Varesetrain S50
4h 52m€61–88
Zürich HB to Varese by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zürich HB to Varese is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Zürich HB to Varese is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Zürich HB to Varese. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Como - Chiesa di San Zenone and Breccia - Via Varesina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to Varese. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Varese via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Zürich HB and Varese is 213 km. The road distance is 231.4 km.
The best way to get from Zürich HB to Varese without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €65 - €230.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Zürich HB to Varese, including transfers.
Zürich HB to Varese bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zürich HB to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zürich HB to Varese is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Zürich HB, Switzerland and Varese, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Zürich HB to Varese via Zürich HB and Lugano in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zürich HB to Varese - Stazione FNM via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, Como, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, and Breccia - Via Varesina in around 4h 40m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–330
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Castione to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Breccia - Via Varesina to Varese - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
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More Questions & Answers
Zürich HB to Varese bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Como station.
Zürich HB to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich HB to Varese is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Zürich HB to Varese.
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