The average train between Calais and Varese takes 14h 52m and the fastest train takes 11h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 3 times a day between Calais and Varese. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Varese at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 14h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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15h 25m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Varese? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Varese. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Lugano station via Lille Flandres station, Paris Nord station, Strasbourg station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
Calais to Varese train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Calais and Varese is 767.7 km. The road distance is 939 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Varese via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Lugano in around 11h 52m.