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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Varese is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Varese is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Varese?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Varese. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Varese via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Bern to Varese?

The distance between Bern and Varese is 305 km. The road distance is 268 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Varese without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €60 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Bern to Varese, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Varese train from?

Bern to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Where does the Bern to Varese train arrive?

Bern to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Bern to Varese?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Varese is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Bern to Varese.

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

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Where can I stay near Varese?

There are 5044+ hotels available in Varese.

Bern to Varese - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Bern to Varese by 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 Bern to Bellinzonatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain Trenord
4h 22m
€61–116
Drive 268 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bern to Varesecar 268 km
3h 34m
€47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
4h 28m
€122–287
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Varesetrain
4h 46m
€80–142

Bern to Varese by train

1Weekly Trains

4h 22mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.7 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Varese, Italy?

You can take a train from Bern to Varese via Bellinzona in around 4h 22m.

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