There are 4 ways to get from Varese to Colmar by train (Trenitalia), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Varese to BellinzonaS50
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBEc
- Take the train from Basel Sbb to ColmarTer
6h 11m€41–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Varese, Stazione to Lugano, Stazione/Via BasileaEv3
- Take the bus from Lugano to ColmarBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 22m€37–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich HbEc
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to ColmarN837 / ...
7h 39m€55–117Drive 354.4 km
- Drive from Varese to Colmar354.4 km
3h 59m€56–80
Varese to Colmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Colmar is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Colmar is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Varese, Stazione and arriving at Colmar via Lugano, Stazione and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Colmar via Bellinzona and Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Varese and Colmar is 364 km. The road distance is 354.4 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Varese to Colmar, including transfers.
Varese to Colmar bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Varese, Stazione station.
Varese to Colmar train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Varese to Colmar is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Varese to Colmar via Bellinzona, Basel SBB, and Basel Sbb in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varese, Stazione to Colmar via Lugano, Stazione/Via Basilea, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, and Lugano in around 8h 22m.
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- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varese to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €70–100
- 2nd Class
- €50–70
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €60–90
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Varese, Stazione to Lugano, Stazione/Via Basilea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lugano to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Varese to Colmar bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Lugano, Stazione/Via Basilea station.
Varese to Colmar train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Colmar is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Varese to Colmar.
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