There are 5 ways to get from Varese to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 11m€55–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 480 / ...
8h 2m€26–72Drive 440.6 km
- Drive from Varese to Lyoncar 440.6 km
4h 44m€84–121Train, 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€80–237Train, bus
- Take the train from Varese to Rho Fiera Milanotrain S5 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
8h 45m€27–67
Varese to Lyon by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €27 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €80 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gallarate and arriving at Lyon via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
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 11m.
The distance between Varese and Lyon is 504 km. The road distance is 440.6 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Varese to Lyon, including transfers.
Varese to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 11m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €75 and takes 8h 2m.
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 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon hourly. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €500–950
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Milano Repubblica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Rho Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Varese to Rho Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Varese to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon 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 44m to drive from Varese to Lyon.
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