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Castello di Masnago - Museo d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
Municipal art museum inside a medieval castle, showing frescoes, paintings, and decorative arts tied to Varese's local history.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Busto Arsizio to Varese is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Busto Arsizio to Varese will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 3 buses that leave Busto Arsizio for Varese on Wed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 23 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Buses from Busto Arsizio to Varese run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 but you can travel from only $4 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:17, the last at 23:39. The fastest bus covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 43m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 43m |
First bus 12:17 AM |
Last bus 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:39PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:39PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:09PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:33PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:39PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:17PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Busto Arsizio to Varese buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:39 PM Busto Arsizio | 1h21 | 11:00 PM Varese | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:39 PM Busto Arsizio | 1h21 | 12:00 AM Varese | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Municipal art museum inside a medieval castle, showing frescoes, paintings, and decorative arts tied to Varese's local history.
Museum in a lakeside Liberty villa presenting contemporary works and exhibitions in one of Varese's most architecturally distinctive settings.
Archaeological displays in a former monastery at Sacro Monte, illuminating regional prehistory and the long settlement of the Varese area.
Scenic lakeside nature route through reeds and woodland on Lake Varese. Popular for walking, cycling, and sunset views.
Grand public gardens behind Palazzo Estense, loved for flowerbeds, fountains, and a calm promenade near the center.
Central pedestrian avenue lined with shops and historic buildings. It is ideal for a first walk through the city's daily life.
Creamy risotto cooked with local asparagus from Cantello, prized in the Varese area for its delicate flavor and spring harvest tradition.
Slow-braised donkey stew, a Lombard specialty found around Varese, traditionally served with polenta and valued for its rustic mountain character.
Soft polenta enriched with local Alpine cheeses, common in Varese's prealpine cuisine and loved as a hearty cold-season comfort dish.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in nearby Sacro Monte, known for refined seasonal cuisine and a polished historic setting.
Historic lakeside restaurant in Varese, appreciated for seafood, classic Italian dishes, and a traditional atmosphere by Lake Varese.
Well-known casual spot in Varese serving Lombard and Italian staples, valued for reliable cooking and a welcoming local feel.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller towns, but local transit and casual meals are reasonable for most visitors.
Service may be included via coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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Varese - stazione FS (piazzale Trieste/c -> Piazza Monte Grappa, Varese
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