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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Varese is to fly and train which costs €35 - €160 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Varese is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €35 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Varese?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Varese. However, there are services departing from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Milano, San Donato M3 and Grandate - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Varese?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Varese. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Varese via Roma Termini and Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Palermo to Varese?

The distance between Palermo and Varese is 975 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Varese without a car is to train which takes 16h 3m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Palermo to Varese, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Varese bus from?

Palermo to Varese bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Varese train from?

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

Train or bus from Palermo to Varese?

The best way to get from Palermo to Varese is to train which takes 16h 3m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 23h 33m.

Where does the Palermo to Varese bus arrive?

Palermo to Varese bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Milano, San Donato M3 station.

Where does the Palermo to Varese train arrive?

Palermo to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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Palermo to Varese - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Varese by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, or bus

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

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
4h 24m
€36–160
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Rogoredotrain
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5
16h 3m
€165–299
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Varesecar
22h 44m
€101–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus Autoservizi Salemi 700
2. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Como Grandatebus 518
23h 33m
€63–93
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Dateo to Varesetrain
5h 13m
€55–174
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PMO - BGY
2. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain
5h 51m
€78–292
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane PMO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain
6h 20m
€64–231
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Paviatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varesetrain S5
25h
€85–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Milanbus 467 / ...
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Varesetrain S50
28h 31m
€121–203

Palermo to Varese by bus and train

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28h 31mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 975.2 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Varese via Roma Termini, Milano Rogoredo, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 16h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Varese - Stazione FNM via Milano, San Donato M3 and Grandate - Stazione in around 23h 33m.

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