There are 6 ways to get from Colico to Varese by ferry, train, 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.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Colico to Comoferry Sr213
2h 32m€13–45Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colico to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Mendrisiotrain Re80 / ...
3h 9m€10–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Colico to Menaggio Piazza Romabus C10
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovannibus C10
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Varesetrain S40
4h 17m€28–37Drive 90.8 km
- Drive from Colico to Varesecar 90.8 km
1h 33m€15–21Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Colico to Comoferry Sr213
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Varesetrain S40
3h 22m€13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Colico to Menaggio Piazza Romabus C10
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como Stazione Autolineebus C10
- Take the bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNMbus
4h 55m€28–39
Colico to Varese by ferry, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colico to Varese is to train which costs €10 - €35 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Colico to Varese is to drive which takes 1h 33m 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 55m.
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 91 km. The road distance is 90.8 km.
The best way to get from Colico to Varese without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 32m and costs €13 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 32m 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, depart from Colico station.
The best way to get from Colico to Varese is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €10 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Colico, Italy and Varese, Italy?
Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Colico to Como once daily. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colico to Varese via Monza and Mendrisio in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Colico to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Como S.Giovanni to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- 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/?lang=en
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/?lang=en
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como Stazione Autolinee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/?lang=en
- Phone
- 02/961921
- info.fnma@ferrovienord.it
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.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
- €10–14
- 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, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colico to Varese is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Colico to Varese.
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