- Recommended
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
$29
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Varese is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Varese will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Varese without transferring at least once.
Intercity 580+
Regionale TRENORD 2944 · Regionale TRENORD 4043
Intercity 580+
Regionale TRENORD 2944 · Regionale TRENORD 10041
Intercity 580+
Regionale TRENORD 2424 · Regionale TRENORD 2524
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+
Regionale TRENORD 2526
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+
Regionale TRENORD 2522
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+
Regionale TRENORD 2538
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+
Regionale TRENORD 2526
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+
Regionale TRENORD 2522
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+
Regionale TRENORD 2518
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+
Regionale TRENORD 2518Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Varese among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Varese:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Varese costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Varese take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
The journey is about 23m faster (3h 27m by train vs 3h 50m by car) and roughly $63 (€51) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 (€36) vs $107 (€87)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Varese trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 774+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · S5 TRENORD 11824 | 2:03 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 8h15 | 10:18 AM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · S5 TRENORD 11828 | 4:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h46 | 11:18 AM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · S5 TRENORD 11832 | 4:38 AM Florence Rifredi | 7h40 | 12:18 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Regionale TRENORD 2518 | 7:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 10:24 AM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Regionale TRENORD 2518 | 7:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 10:24 AM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ S1 TRENORD 25726 · Regionale TRENORD 29 | 7:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h41 | 10:51 AM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ Regionale TRENORD 2936 · Regionale TRENORD 31 | 7:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h56 | 11:51 AM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ S5 TRENORD 11828 | 7:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h23 | 11:18 AM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 2944 · Regionale TRENORD 4043 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h30 | 1:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 2944 · Regionale TRENORD 10041 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h19 | 1:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 2424 · Regionale TRENORD 2524 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h03 | 1:24 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ Regionale TRENORD 2522 | 9:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 12:24 PM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ Regionale TRENORD 2522 | 9:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 12:24 PM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ S1 TRENORD 25734 · Regionale TRENORD 4037 | 9:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h41 | 12:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale TRENORD 2944 · Regionale TRENORD 4043 | 9:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h56 | 1:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale TRENORD 2944 · Regionale TRENORD 10041 | 9:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 1:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale TRENORD 2424 · Regionale TRENORD 2524 | 9:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 1:24 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ Regionale TRENORD 2526 | 11:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 2:24 PM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ S1 TRENORD 25742 · Regionale TRENORD 47 | 11:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h41 | 2:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ Regionale TRENORD 2526 | 11:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 2:24 PM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ S1 TRENORD 25746 · Regionale TRENORD 51 | 12:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h41 | 3:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Regionale TRENORD 2528 | 12:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 3:24 PM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Regionale TRENORD 2528 | 12:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 3:24 PM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Regionale TRENORD 2956 · Regionale TRENORD 10055 | 12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 4:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Regionale TRENORD 2956 · Regionale TRENORD 55 | 12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h56 | 4:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Regionale TRENORD 2430 · Regionale TRENORD 2530 | 12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 4:24 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · S5 TRENORD 11864 | 1:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 6h45 | 8:18 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale TRENORD 2542 | 1:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h44 | 10:24 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Regionale TRENORD 2432 · Regionale TRENORD 2532 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 5:24 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Regionale TRENORD 2960 · Regionale TRENORD 61 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h56 | 5:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Regionale TRENORD 2960 · Regionale TRENORD 10059 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 5:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ Regionale TRENORD 2434 · Regionale TRENORD 2534 | 2:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 6:24 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Regionale TRENORD 2436 · Regionale TRENORD 2536 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 7:24 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Regionale TRENORD 2538 | 5:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 8:24 PM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ S1 TRENORD 25766 · Regionale TRENORD 2081 | 5:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h41 | 8:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Regionale TRENORD 2538 | 5:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 8:24 PM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ Regionale TRENORD 2976 · Regionale TRENORD 83 | 5:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 9:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ Regionale TRENORD 2976 · Regionale TRENORD 83 | 5:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h56 | 9:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ Regionale TRENORD 2440 · Regionale TRENORD 2540 | 5:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 9:24 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 · FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ S5 TRENORD 11872 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h58 | 10:18 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Regionale TRENORD 2442 · Regionale TRENORD 2542 | 6:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 10:24 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Regionale TRENORD 2980 · Regionale TRENORD 10089 | 6:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 10:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+ S1 TRENORD 25776 · Regionale TRENORD 10091 | 8:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 11:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+ S5 TRENORD 11878 | 8:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h38 | 11:48 PM Varese station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Florence to Varese run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Varese — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Varese trip today.
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 Nord Station -> Piazza Monte Grappa, Varese
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Varese by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Varese, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to Varese trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Varese station pair, with some services arriving at Varese Casbeno. Use this guide to compare Florence and Varese train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Varese has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Bologna, Trattoria Caprese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Varese. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Varese. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Varese: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Varese: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varese: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Palace Grand Hotel Varese, Hotel di Varese, UNAHOTELS Varese.
Varese Casbeno is 1 km from Varese city centre. Public transport options include:
Varese Casbeno has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Varese Casbeno.
Available at Varese Casbeno: Parking.
Available at Varese Casbeno: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varese Casbeno.
Varese Nord has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varese Nord.
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