The average train between Varese and Geneva takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Varese to Geneva. 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 Varese and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varese is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Geneva at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Gallarate and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Varese to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Varese station and arriving at Geneva station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Varese to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Gallarate station.
Varese to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Book your Varese to Geneva train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Varese and Geneva is 211.2 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Varese to Genève via Gallarate and Domodossola in around 5h 52m.