The average train between Lucerne and Varese takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 Lucerne and Varese. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Varese at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Varese. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Varese station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Lucerne to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Varese station.
Book your Lucerne to Varese train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Lucerne and Varese is 142.4 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Varese via Lugano in around 3h 4m.