There are 5 ways to get from Varese to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or plane
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 Milano Repubblicatrain S5
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 15m€60–96Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varese to Rho Fiera Milanotrain S5 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano to Lionebus Milano / ...
8h 43m€29–97Drive 440.9 km
- Drive from Varese to Lyoncar 440.9 km
4h 43m€69–100Train, fly
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
4h 27m€74–257Bus
- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Milanbus FlixBus 024
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 480 / ...
9h 29m€35–73
Varese to Lyon by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €70 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Varese - Stazione FNM and arriving at Lyon via Como Grandate and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Varese and Lyon is 504 km. The road distance is 440.9 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Varese to Lyon, including transfers.
Varese to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como Grandate station.
Varese to Lyon train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Varese to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Varese to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Repubblica and Milano Centrale in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Lyon via Como Grandate and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €320–750
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varese to Milano Repubblica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Varese to Rho Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Varese to Rho Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Milano to Lione
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Como Grandate to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Varese to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Varese to Lyon train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Repubblica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Lyon is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Varese to Lyon.
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