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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Varese is to bus via Chiasso which costs €19 - €21 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Varese is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Winterthur and Varese?

No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur to Varese. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Grandate - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Varese?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Varese. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Varese via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Varese?

The distance between Winterthur and Varese is 243 km. The road distance is 255.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Varese without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Winterthur to Varese, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Varese bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Varese train from?

Winterthur to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Winterthur to Varese?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Varese is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiasso, which costs €19 - €21 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Winterthur to Varese bus arrive?

Winterthur to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como Grandate station.

Where does the Winterthur to Varese train arrive?

Winterthur to Varese train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Winterthur to Varese?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Varese is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Winterthur to Varese.

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

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Where can I stay near Varese?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Winterthur to Varese by 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
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain S50
4h 16m
€55–104
Bus via Chiasso
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Winterthur to Chiassobus
5h 30m
€19–20
Drive 255.5 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Varesecar 255.5 km
3h 11m
€45–65
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
3h 17m
€78–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winterthur to Como Grandatebus FlixBus 024
6h 23m
€20–34

Winterthur to Varese by train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.5 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Winterthur, Switzerland and Varese, Italy?

You can take a train from Winterthur to Varese via Zürich HB and Bellinzona in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Winterthur to Chiasso once a week. Tickets cost €17 and the journey takes 4h.

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