The average train between Cologne and Varese takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 4 hours between Cologne and Varese. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Varese at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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 Cologne to Varese. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Varese station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Cologne to Varese train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Varese train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Varese station.
Book your Cologne to Varese train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Varese is 585.1 km. The road distance is 781 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Varese via Basel SBB and Bellinzona in around 8h 59m.