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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Varese is to bus and train which costs €30 - €110 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Varese is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Varese?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Varese. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Varese via Milano Centrale and Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Lyon to Varese?

The distance between Lyon and Varese is 503 km. The road distance is 440.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Varese without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €60 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Lyon to Varese, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Varese train from?

Lyon to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Where does the Lyon to Varese train arrive?

Lyon to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Varese?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Varese is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Lyon to Varese.

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

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Where can I stay near Varese?

There are 6091+ hotels available in Varese.

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There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Varese by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
6h 22m
€60–98
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Turin Stura Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Torino Auchan to Milan Malpensa Airportbus 020
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Varesetrain S50
9h
€33–108
Drive 440.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Varesecar 440.6 km
4h 45m
€70–101
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
4h 37m
€75–241
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varesetrain S5 / ...
8h 2m
€93–163
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
6h 37m
€109–318
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LYS - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Dateo to Varesetrain
7h 59m
€117–255

Lyon to Varese by train

28Weekly Trains

6h 22mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 503.2 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Varese, Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Varese via Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 6h 22m.

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