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

The cheapest way to get from Varese to Lyon is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varese to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Varese and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Milan and Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Varese and Lyon?

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.

How far is it from Varese to Lyon?

The distance between Varese and Lyon is 504 km. The road distance is 440.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Varese to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Varese to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varese to Lyon bus from?

Varese to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.

Where do I catch the Varese to Lyon train from?

Varese to Lyon train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.

Train or bus from Varese to Lyon?

The best way to get from Varese to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Varese to Lyon bus arrive?

Varese to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Varese to Lyon train arrive?

Varese to Lyon train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Repubblica station.

Can I drive from Varese to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Lyon is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Varese to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3328+ hotels available in Lyon.

Varese to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Varese to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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
1. Take the train from Varese to Milano Repubblicatrain S5
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 15m
€60–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milan to Turinbus FlixBus 470 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 14m
€29–55
Drive 440.9 km
1. Drive from Varese to Lyoncar 440.9 km
4h 43m
€68–99
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
4h 27m
€69–235
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S5
2. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Tour Du Pintrain Ter
4. Take the train from La Tour Du Pin to Lyon Jean Macetrain Ter
9h 18m
€85–156

Varese to Lyon by train and foot

14Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 504.1 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Malpensa Aeroporto T1, Milan, and Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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