The average train between Genoa and Varese takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Genoa 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 hourly between Genoa and Varese. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Varese at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Pavia and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Varese. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Varese station via Pavia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Genoa to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Varese Nord station.
Book your Genoa to Varese train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Trenord and 2 other operators.
The distance between Genoa and Varese is 157.7 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Varese Nord via Pavia and Milano Bovisa Politecnico in around 3h 48m.