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 €35 - €60 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 30m and costs €90 - €230.

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 via Bologna centrale and Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Ancona to Varese?

The distance between Ancona and Varese is 474 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 4h 36m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 4h 36m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 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 36m 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 Rogoredotrain
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5
4h 36m
€55–128
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Milanbus FlixBus 421
2. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
7h 31m
€36–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona Nord to Chiassobus
6h 22m
€37–56
Drive 482.5 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Varesecar 482.5 km
4h 36m
€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 Dateo to Varesetrain
4h 30m
€93–222
Train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Repubblica to Varesetrain S5
5h 36m
€48–124
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AOI - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
6h 36m
€56–293
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 33m
€46–213

Ancona to Varese by train

166Weekly Trains

4h 36mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 473.7 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Ancona to Varese via Bologna centrale, Milano Rogoredo, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 4h 36m. 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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