What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Varese?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Varese is to bus which costs €33 - €38 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Varese?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Varese is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs €95 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Ancona and Varese?

No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Varese. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Varese Nord via Bologna Centrale, Centrale Fs and Milano Cadorna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Ancona to Varese?

The distance between Ancona and Varese is 470 km. The road distance is 482.5 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Varese without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Varese without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Varese?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Ancona to Varese, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Varese train from?

Ancona to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.

Train or bus from Ancona to Varese?

The best way to get from Ancona to Varese is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €33 - €38 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Ancona to Varese train arrive?

Ancona to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ancona to Varese?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Varese is 482 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Ancona to Varese.

How do I get a train ticket from Ancona to Varese?

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Where can I stay near Varese?

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Ancona to Varese - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ancona to Varese by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bologna
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain R22
5h 2m
€40–135
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Milanbus 420
2. Take the train from Milano Forlanini to Varesetrain S5
7h 40m
€25–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona Nord to Chiassobus
6h 22m
€33–37
Drive 482.5 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Varesecar 482.5 km
4h 33m
€75–108
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AOI - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
4h 17m
€99–195
Train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Repubblica to Varesetrain S5
5h 38m
€32–107
Train to Abruzzo Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Pescara Centraletrain
2. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PSR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
5h 41m
€61–242
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
8h 2m
€74–258

Ancona to Varese by train, foot, and subway

168Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Varese, Italy?

You can take a train from Ancona to Varese Nord via Bologna Centrale, Milan Centrale, Centrale Fs, Cadorna Fn M2, and Milano Cadorna in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Ancona Nord to Chiasso once a week. Tickets cost €30 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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