There are 6 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese by plane, train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
1h 56m€74–209Drive 241.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varesecar 241.4 km
3h 1m€42–61Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Varesetrain S50 / ...
3h 59m€66–241Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Comobus
- Take the bus from Breccia - Via Varesina to Varese - Stazione FNMbus C177
5h 41mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Varese241.4 km
3h 1mTrain via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir46
- Take the train from Castione to Varesetrain S50
6h 23m€63–96
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese is to fly and train which takes 1h 56m and costs €70 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Varese via Zürich HB and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Varese is 244 km. The road distance is 241.4 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €250.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Varese via Zürich HB and Lugano in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Varese - Stazione FNM via Zürich HB, ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, Como, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, and Breccia - Via Varesina in around 5h 41m.
- 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
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Castione to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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)
- 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
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Como station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varese.
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