The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa to Varese
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Varese is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Varese will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Genoa for Varese on Mon, Mar 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Genoa to Varese
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Varese among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Genoa to Varese train times
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Varese trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3018 · S13 TRENORD 24426 · Regionale TRENORD 10029 | 6:03 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h37 | 9:40 AM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3018 · S13 TRENORD 24426 · Regionale TRENORD 29 | 6:03 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h48 | 9:51 AM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 653+ Regionale TRENORD 2932 · Regionale TRENORD 10029 | 6:09 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h31 | 9:40 AM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 653+ Regionale TRENORD 2932 · Regionale TRENORD 29 | 6:09 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h42 | 9:51 AM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 653+ Regionale TRENORD 2932 · Regionale TRENORD 33146 | 6:09 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h09 | 10:18 AM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 2934 · Regionale TRENORD 31 | 6:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h01 | 10:51 AM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 2934 · Regionale TRENORD 10031 | 6:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h50 | 10:40 AM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 2934 · S5 TRENORD 33068 | 6:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h58 | 10:48 AM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 2936 · Regionale TRENORD 33118 | 7:12 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h06 | 11:18 AM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 2936 · Regionale TRENORD 10031 | 7:12 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h28 | 10:40 AM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 2936 · Regionale TRENORD 31 | 7:12 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h39 | 10:51 AM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale TRENORD 2940 · S5 TRENORD 33074 | 8:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h33 | 12:48 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale TRENORD 2940 · Regionale TRENORD 10035 | 8:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h25 | 11:40 AM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale TRENORD 2940 · Regionale TRENORD 4037 | 8:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h36 | 11:51 AM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3026 · S13 TRENORD 24442 · Regionale TRENORD 10045 | 9:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h47 | 1:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ Regionale TRENORD 2948 · Regionale TRENORD 47 | 10:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h33 | 1:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ Regionale TRENORD 2948 · Regionale TRENORD 10045 | 10:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h22 | 1:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ Regionale TRENORD 2948 · Regionale TRENORD 33152 | 10:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h59 | 2:17 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 2950 · Regionale TRENORD 10049 | 10:21 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h19 | 2:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 2950 · S5 TRENORD 33078 | 10:21 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h27 | 2:48 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 2950 · Regionale TRENORD 51 | 10:21 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h30 | 2:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3028 · S1 TRENORD 24142 · Regionale TRENORD 47 | 10:21 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h30 | 1:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3028 · S1 TRENORD 24142 · Regionale TRENORD 47 | 10:21 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h24 | 1:45 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale TRENORD 2952 · Regionale TRENORD 10049 | 11:02 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h38 | 2:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale TRENORD 2952 · Regionale TRENORD 51 | 11:02 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h49 | 2:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale TRENORD 2952 · Regionale TRENORD 33120 | 11:02 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h15 | 3:17 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3030 · S13 TRENORD 24450 · Regionale TRENORD 10055 | 11:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h47 | 3:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 2956 · Regionale TRENORD 33122 | 12:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h00 | 4:17 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 2956 · Regionale TRENORD 10055 | 12:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h23 | 3:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3071 · S1 TRENORD 24150 · Regionale TRENORD 55 | 12:42 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h03 | 3:45 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3071 · Regionale TRENORD 2958 · Regionale TRENORD 10059 | 12:42 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h58 | 4:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3071 · Regionale TRENORD 2958 · S5 TRENORD 33082 | 12:42 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h06 | 4:48 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3071 · Regionale TRENORD 2958 · Regionale TRENORD 61 | 12:42 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h09 | 4:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3071 · S1 TRENORD 24150 · Regionale TRENORD 55 | 12:42 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h09 | 3:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3034 · S13 TRENORD 24458 · Regionale TRENORD 67 | 1:53 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h58 | 5:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3034 · S13 TRENORD 24458 · Regionale TRENORD 10065 | 1:53 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h47 | 5:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1539+ Regionale TRENORD 2964 · Regionale TRENORD 33124 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h00 | 6:17 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1539+ Regionale TRENORD 2964 · Regionale TRENORD 67 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h34 | 5:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1539+ Regionale TRENORD 2964 · Regionale TRENORD 10065 | 2:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h23 | 5:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3075 · Regionale TRENORD 2968 · Regionale TRENORD 75 | 2:48 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h03 | 6:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3075 · Regionale TRENORD 2968 · Regionale TRENORD 10073 | 2:48 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h52 | 6:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3075 · Regionale TRENORD 2968 · Regionale TRENORD 33126 | 2:48 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h29 | 7:17 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3038 · S13 TRENORD 24366 · Regionale TRENORD 4079 | 3:53 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h58 | 7:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3038 · S13 TRENORD 24366 · Regionale TRENORD 4079 | 3:53 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h47 | 7:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2972 · Regionale TRENORD 33128 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h00 | 8:17 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2972 · Regionale TRENORD 4079 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h23 | 7:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2972 · Regionale TRENORD 4079 | 4:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h34 | 7:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TRENORD 2974 · S5 TRENORD 33088 | 4:40 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h08 | 8:48 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TRENORD 33500 · Autobus TRENORD 2118A | 4:40 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h45 | 11:25 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TRENORD 2974 · Regionale TRENORD 83 | 4:40 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h00 | 8:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TRENORD 2974 · Regionale TRENORD 83 | 4:40 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h11 | 8:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3042 · S13 TRENORD 24374 · Regionale TRENORD 10089 | 5:53 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h47 | 9:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale TRENORD 2982 · S5 TRENORD 33094 | 6:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h13 | 10:48 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale TRENORD 2982 · Regionale TRENORD 10091 | 6:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h05 | 10:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 2984 · S5 TRENORD 33096 | 7:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h05 | 11:18 PM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 2984 · Regionale TRENORD 10091 | 7:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h27 | 10:40 PM Varese Nord | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 639+ Regionale TRENORD 2988 · Autobus TRENORD 2134A | 8:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h07 | 12:25 AM Varese station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa to Varese
Trains from Genoa to Varese run on average 62 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 3h 28m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 62 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 21:44 |
Cheapest month Mar |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Sat |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 35 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Genoa to Varese trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Genoa and Varese from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Genoa to Varese
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Genoa to Varese
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Verdi.
- Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto
- Trattoria Rosmarino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Bristol Palace
- NH Genova Centro
- Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-6 for intercity trains
- Hall 3: platform 7-9 for high-speed trains
- Metro: Line M
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 12
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Piazza Montano.
- Zenzero
- Trattoria da Mario
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Galata
- Hotel Bellevue
- Hotel Helvetia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and local train services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Piazzale Trento.
- Ristorante Bologna
- Trattoria Caprese
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Palace Grand Hotel Varese
- Hotel di Varese
- UNAHOTELS Varese
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and suburban lines
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