There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Varese by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
7h 6m€33–49Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 50m€26–52Train via Milan
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain R22 / ...
7h 11m€43–75Drive 368.8 km
- Drive from Nice to Varesecar 368.8 km
3h 48m€60–86Fly, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NCE - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
6h 59m€66–213Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain 3087
8h 31m€46–76
Nice to Varese by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Varese is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Varese is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Varese. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Gallarate via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Varese. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Varese Nord via Ventimiglia, Centrale Fs and Milano Cadorna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Nice and Varese is 390 km. The road distance is 368.8 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Varese without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Nice to Varese, including transfers.
Nice to Varese bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Varese is to train via Milan which takes 7h 11m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Varese Nord via Ventimiglia, Milan Centrale, Centrale Fs, Cadorna Fn M2, and Milano Cadorna in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano every 3 hours. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–280
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Varese bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Nice to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Varese is 369 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Nice to Varese.
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