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 €28 - €50 and takes 8h 16m.

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 €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Varese?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Varese. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Gallarate via Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

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 Nord via Centrale Fs and Milano Cadorna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Lyon to Varese?

The distance between Lyon and Varese is 498 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 19m and costs €55 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Lyon to Varese, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Varese bus from?

Lyon to Varese bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Varese train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Varese?

The best way to get from Lyon to Varese is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €70 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Lyon to Varese bus arrive?

Lyon to Varese bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Varese?

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Where can I stay near Varese?

There are 5762+ hotels available in Varese.

Lyon to Varese - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Varese by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain R22 / ...
6h 19m
€58–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 53m
€26–66
Drive 440.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Varesecar 440.6 km
4h 45m
€72–103
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
€80–235
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 / ...
7h 57m
€83–138
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Milan Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
8h 16m
€28–48
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 Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
7h 45m
€117–277
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain
7h 9m
€175–361

Lyon to Varese by train, foot, and subway

28Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.2 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Varese Nord via Milan Centrale, Centrale Fs, Cadorna Fn M2, and Milano Cadorna in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano hourly. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Two other operators also service this route.

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