The average train between Geneva and Varese takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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 Geneva and Varese. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Varese at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Domodossola and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Varese. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Varese station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Geneva to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gallarate station.
Book your Geneva to Varese train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord and Trenitalia.
The distance between Geneva and Varese is 211.2 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Varese via Domodossola and Gallarate in around 4h 58m.