The average train between Basel and Varese takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Varese. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Varese. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Varese at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Varese. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Varese station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Basel to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Varese station.
Book your Basel to Varese train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Varese is 215.5 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Varese via Lugano in around 4h 18m.