There are 5 ways to get from Varese to Colico by train, bus, ferry, or car
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- Take the train from Varese Nord to SaronnoR22
- Take the train from Saronno to MonzaS9
- Take the train from Monza to ColicoR13
3h 44m€8–12Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMC77
- Take the ferry from Como to Colico
3h 51m€15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMC77
- Take the bus from Como Stazione Autolinee to Lecco Stazione FSC40
- Take the train from Lecco to ColicoR13
4h 3m€12–17Drive 90.8 km
- Drive from Varese to Colico90.8 km
1h 29m€14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMC77
- Take the bus from Como Stazione Autolinee to Menaggio Piazza RomaC10
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to ColicoC10
4h 46m€27–37
Varese to Colico by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Colico is to train which costs €8 - €12 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Colico is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Colico. However, there are services departing from Varese - Stazione FNM and arriving at Colico via Como Stazione Autolinee and Menaggio Piazza Roma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Colico. However, there are services departing from Varese Nord and arriving at Colico via Saronno and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Varese and Colico is 130 km. The road distance is 90.8 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Colico without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €8 - €12.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Varese to Colico, including transfers.
Varese to Colico bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, depart from Varese - Stazione FNM station.
Varese to Colico train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Varese Nord station.
The best way to get from Varese to Colico is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Colico, Italy?
You can take a train from Varese Nord to Colico via Saronno and Monza in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Colico via Como - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Autolinee, and Menaggio Piazza Roma in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varese Nord to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Saronno to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Monza to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Lecco to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- 02/961921
- info.fnma@ferrovienord.it
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Como Stazione Autolinee to Lecco Stazione FS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
Bus from Como Stazione Autolinee to Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Como to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Varese to Colico bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, arrive at Como - Stazione FNM station.
Varese to Colico train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Saronno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Colico is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Varese to Colico.
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