The average train between Rome and Varese takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Rome 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 Rome and Varese. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Varese at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Rogoredo and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Varese. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Varese station via Milano Rogoredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Rome to Varese train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Varese train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Varese station.
Book your Rome to Varese train tickets online with ItaloTreno and Trenord.
The distance between Rome and Varese is 526 km. The road distance is 619 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Varese via Milano Rogoredo and Rho Fiera Milano in around 4h 6m.