There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Varese by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain R22 / ...
3h 25m€20–42Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Lambratetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Varesetrain S5
4h 14m€15–30Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Como Grandatebus 495
- Take the bus from Grandate - Stazione to Varese - Stazione FNMbus C177
5h 28m€20–30Drive 193.7 km
- Drive from Genoa to Varesecar 193.7 km
2h 1m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Rogoredotrain 9998
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
3h 30m€22–35
Genoa to Varese by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Varese is to train which costs €14 - €30 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Varese is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Varese. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Grandate - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Varese. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Varese Nord via Centrale Fs and Milano Cadorna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Genoa and Varese is 195 km. The road distance is 193.7 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Varese without a car is to train via Milan which takes 3h 25m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Genoa to Varese, including transfers.
Genoa to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Varese is to train via Milan which takes 3h 25m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Varese Nord via Milan Centrale, Centrale Fs, Cadorna Fn M2, and Milano Cadorna in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Varese - Stazione FNM via Grandate - Stazione in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Como Grandate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como Grandate station.
Genoa to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Varese is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Genoa to Varese.
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