There are 5 ways to get from Colico to Varese by train, ferry, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Colico to MonzaRe 8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to MendrisioRe 80 / ...
3h 9m€10–15Train via Lecco
cheapest- Take the train from Colico to LeccoR13
- Take the train from Lecco to Milano Porta GaribaldiS8 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to VareseS5
4h 3m€9–14Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Colico to ComoSr213
- Take the bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNMC77
3h 38m€16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Colico to Menaggio Piazza RomaC10
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como Stazione AutolineeC10
- Take the bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNMC77
4h 49m€29–39Drive 92 km
- Drive from Colico to Varese92 km
1h 27m€15–21
Colico to Varese by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colico to Varese is to train via Lecco which costs €8 - €14 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Colico to Varese is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Colico to Varese. However, there are services departing from Colico and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Menaggio Piazza Roma and Como - Stazione FNM. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Colico to Varese. However, there are services departing from Colico and arriving at Varese via Monza and Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Colico and Varese is 140 km. The road distance is 92 km.
The best way to get from Colico to Varese without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Colico to Varese, including transfers.
Colico to Varese bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Colico station.
Colico to Varese train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Colico station.
The best way to get from Colico to Varese is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Colico, Italy and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Colico to Varese via Monza and Mendrisio in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colico to Varese - Stazione FNM via Menaggio Piazza Roma, Como Stazione Autolinee, and Como - Stazione FNM in around 4h 49m.
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- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Colico to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Monza to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Colico to Lecco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Lecco to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- 02/961921
- info.fnma@ferrovienord.it
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Colico to Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como Stazione Autolinee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–25
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Colico to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Colico to Varese bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Menaggio Piazza Roma station.
Colico to Varese train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Lecco station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colico to Varese is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Colico to Varese.
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