The average train between Varese and Basel takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Varese to Basel. 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 Varese and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varese is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Varese to Basel. However, there are services departing from Varese station and arriving at Basel station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Varese to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
Varese to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Varese to Basel train tickets online with Trenord and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Varese and Basel is 215.5 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Varese to Basel SBB via Lugano in around 4h 39m.