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

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Varese is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Varese is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Varese?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Varese. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Varese Nord via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Centrale Fs and Milano Cadorna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Annecy to Varese?

The distance between Annecy and Varese is 445 km. The road distance is 311.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Annecy to Varese without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Annecy to Varese, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Varese train from?

Annecy to Varese train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.

Train or bus from Annecy to Varese?

The best way to get from Annecy to Varese is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Annecy to Varese train arrive?

Annecy to Varese train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Varese?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Varese is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Annecy to Varese.

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

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Where can I stay near Varese?

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Annecy to Varese - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Annecy to Varese by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain R22
6h 51m
€71–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milanbus N1524
7h 47m
€42–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
2. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Varesetrain
7h 35m
Drive 311.8 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Varesecar 311.8 km
4h 3m
€48–69
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
5h 20m
€89–230
Bus, train via Brig
1. Take the bus from Galbert to Aéroportbus 272
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain S9 / ...
7h 36m
€67–125
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
5h 20m
€83–230
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 4m
€134–344
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Dateo to Varesetrain
8h 28m
€99–249

Annecy to Varese by train, foot, and subway

14Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 444.9 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Annecy, France and Varese, Italy?

You can take a train from Annecy to Varese Nord via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milan Centrale, Centrale Fs, Cadorna Fn M2, and Milano Cadorna in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Varese via Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud), Milan, Malpensa Aeroporto T1, Gallarate, and Gallarate in around 7h 47m.

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