There are 6 ways to get from Varese to Colico by ferry, train, bus, 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.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Como to Colicoferry Sr4 / ...
3h 27m€14–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Leccotrain S8 / ...
- Take the train from Lecco to Colicotrain R13 / ...
4h 25m€9–67Bus
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMbus
- Take the bus from Como Stazione Autolinee to Lecco Stazione FSbus C40
- Take the bus from Lecco to Colicobus Bus
5h 7mDrive 90.7 km
- Drive from Varese to Colicocar 90.7 km
1h 32m€15–21Train, ferry
- Take the train from Varese to Como S.Giovannitrain S40
- Take the ferry from Como to Colicoferry Sr4 / ...
3h 31m€13–18Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMbus C177
- Take the ferry from Como to Colicoferry Sr4 / ...
3h 49m€13–18
Varese to Colico by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Colico is to bus and ferry which costs €13 - €18 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Colico is to drive which takes 1h 32m 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 Lecco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Colico. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Colico via Milano Porta Garibaldi and Lecco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Varese and Colico is 91 km. The road distance is 90.7 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Colico without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 27m and costs €13 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 27m 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, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Varese to Colico is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €9 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Colico, Italy?
Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Como to Colico twice daily. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varese to Colico via Milano Porta Garibaldi and Lecco in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Lecco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Lecco to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Varese to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- 02/961921
- info.fnma@ferrovienord.it
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- 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/?lang=en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Bus from Lecco to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Como to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- 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, arrive at Milano Porta Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Colico is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Varese to Colico.
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