There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Varese by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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 Genoa
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain R22
7h 45m€38–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Como Grandatebus 518 / ...
9h 7m€29–64Drive 368.9 km
- Drive from Nice to Varesecar 368.9 km
3h 45m€58–84Fly, 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
7h 2m€74–214Train
- Take the train from Imperia to Saronnotrain Re 13
8h 15m€33–43Train #2
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain 3087
8h 21m€42–62
Nice to Varese by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Varese is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Varese is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Varese. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Grandate - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
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, Genova P.Za Principe, Centrale Fs and Milano Cadorna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Nice and Varese is 369 km. The road distance is 368.9 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Varese without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 7h 45m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Nice to Varese, including transfers.
Nice to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
Nice to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Varese is to train via Genoa which takes 7h 45m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Varese, Italy?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Varese Nord via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Milan Centrale, Centrale Fs, Cadorna Fn M2, and Milano Cadorna in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Varese - Stazione FNM via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Grandate - Stazione in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–240
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–260
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–210
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Imperia to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–21
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Como Grandate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Nice to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Varese is 369 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Nice to Varese.
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