There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Varese by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
2h 5m€69–183Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
7h 31m€23–43Train
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain Re 4
4h 58m€61–106Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus N1524
6h 35m€24–60Drive 299.9 km
- Drive from Geneva to Varesecar 299.9 km
3h 56m€51–74Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Dateo to Varesetrain
5h 14m€92–587Train via Brig
- Take the train from Genève to Brigtrain Ir90 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain Re 4
5h 46m€56–111
Geneva to Varese by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Varese is to bus and train which costs €23 - €45 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Varese is to fly and train which takes 2h 5m and costs €65 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Varese. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Varese via Malpensa Aeroporto T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Varese. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Varese via Domodossola and Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Geneva and Varese is 253 km. The road distance is 299.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Varese without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Geneva to Varese, including transfers.
Geneva to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Varese is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Genève to Varese via Domodossola and Gallarate in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Milan 6 times a week. Tickets cost €24–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–750
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–750
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–500
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–230
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–230
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–320
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–370
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Domodossola to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Dateo to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Domodossola to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Geneva to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Varese is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Geneva to Varese.
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