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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Varese is to bus and train which costs €45 - €120 and takes 20h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Varese is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Varese?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Varese. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Varese via Milano Porta Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

How far is it from Messina to Varese?

The distance between Messina and Varese is 1191 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Varese without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Messina to Varese, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Varese train from?

Messina to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Varese?

The best way to get from Messina to Varese is to train which takes 18h 35m and costs €70 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 21h 2m.

Where does the Messina to Varese train arrive?

Messina to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano P.Garibaldi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Varese?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Varese.

Messina to Varese - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Varese by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
5h 10m
€52–219
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milano, San Donato M3bus N528
2. Take the train from Milano Forlanini to Varesetrain S5 / ...
20h 51m
€49–117
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa San Giovanni to Rho-Fieratrain
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5
12h 32m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Messina to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Varesecar
25h 8m
€128–225
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane REG - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
5h 21m
€96–306
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Dateo to Varesetrain
6h 3m
€63–178
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
3. Take the bus from Bergamo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain
7h 5m
€62–201
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CTA - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain
4. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain
7h 19m
€56–194
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Milano P.Garibalditrain 96704
2. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varesetrain S5 / ...
18h 35m
€70–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milan Malpensa Airport 1 P13bus Itabus
21h 2m
€58–102

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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Distance: 1,191.5 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Varese, Italy?

You can take a train from Messina Centrale to Varese via Milano Porta Garibaldi in around 18h 35m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milan Malpensa Airport 1 P13 twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 19h 30m.

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