- Must visit
Accademia Carrara
The city’s major art museum displays Italian paintings from the Renaissance to the 19th century in a refined hilltop setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$13
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$13
Fastest journey on Oct 08
2 h 12 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
2 h 14 m
Trains on Oct 08
102
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varese to Bergamo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varese to Bergamo will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
It's difficult to get from Varese to Bergamo without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 2511 · Regionale Veloce 2011 · Regionale TRENORD 2215
Regionale TRENORD 2525 · Regionale Veloce 2025 · Regionale TRENORD 2229
Regionale TRENORD 78 · Regionale TRENORD 80376 · Regionale TRENORD 2243
S5 TRENORD 24515 · Regionale TRENORD 2253
Regionale TRENORD 2503 · Regionale TRENORD 25831 · Autobus TRENORD 31A
Regionale TRENORD 2016+
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Regionale TRENORD 2217
Regionale TRENORD 2024+
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Regionale TRENORD 2219
Regionale TRENORD 1030+
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Regionale TRENORD 2221
S5 TRENORD 24561 · Regionale TRENORD 2303 · Regionale TRENORD 2237
S5 TRENORD 24515 · Regionale TRENORD 2253Trains from Varese to Bergamo run on average 71 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:12, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 71 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 1:12 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Varese to Bergamo trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:36 AM Varese | 2h17 | 12:53 PM Bergamo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:36 PM Varese | 2h57 | 6:33 PM Bergamo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:36 PM Varese | 2h57 | 7:33 PM Bergamo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
S5 TRENORD 24515 · Regionale TRENORD 2253 | 5:12 AM Varese station | 2h18 | 7:30 AM Bergamo station | 1 transfer | |
S5 TRENORD 24515 · Regionale TRENORD 2253 | 5:12 AM Varese station | 2h18 | 7:30 AM Bergamo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10010 · Regionale TRENORD 80312 · Regionale TRENORD 2215 | 5:20 AM Varese Nord | 2h40 | 8:00 AM Bergamo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2511 · Regionale Veloce 2011 · Regionale TRENORD 2215 | 5:36 AM Varese station | 2h24 | 8:00 AM Bergamo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2511 · Regionale TRENORD 25821 · Autobus TRENORD 21A | 5:36 AM Varese station | 2h59 | 8:35 AM Bergamo station | 2 transfers | |
S5 TRENORD 24519 · Regionale TRENORD 2255 | 6:12 AM Varese station | 2h18 | 8:30 AM Bergamo station | 1 transfer | |
S5 TRENORD 24519 · Regionale TRENORD 2255 | 6:12 AM Varese station | 2h18 | 8:30 AM Bergamo station | 1 transfer | |
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The city’s major art museum displays Italian paintings from the Renaissance to the 19th century in a refined hilltop setting.
This modern and contemporary art gallery complements Accademia Carrara with Italian masters, sculpture, and rotating exhibitions.
Housed in a medieval convent, this museum presents Bergamo’s archaeology, urban history, and Venetian-era development.
Bergamo’s elegant central square is lined with historic buildings and cafes, making it the essential starting point in Città Alta.
This broad square by major churches and civic landmarks is one of the city’s most atmospheric places for architecture and photos.
The UNESCO-listed walls encircle the upper town with scenic walks, bastions, and exceptional panoramic viewpoints over Bergamo.
Pasta ribbons with butter, sage, pancetta and crispy bacon, a signature Bergamo first course linked to local peasant cooking.
Rustic cornmeal dish often served soft or grilled with local cheeses, sausages or stews; a cornerstone of Bergamo and Lombardy cuisine.
Creamy risotto cooked with Taleggio, the famous local washed-rind cheese from the Bergamo valleys, prized for its rich aroma.
Elegant fine dining in Upper Town with creative Italian cuisine, polished service and panoramic surroundings in a historic setting.
Established pastry shop and café famous for Polenta E Osei cake and other Bergamo sweets, ideal for a traditional dessert stop.
Historic traditional restaurant in Città Alta known for Bergamasque classics, warm rustic rooms and a long local reputation.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller towns, but local buses, airport transit, and casual meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varese to Bergamo 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 Bergamo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Varese to Bergamo trains use the Varese to Bergamo station pair. Use this guide to compare Varese and Bergamo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Nord has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varese Nord.
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.
Bergamo 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 La Bruschetta, Osteria D'Ambrosio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bergamo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bergamo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bergamo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bergamo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bergamo: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior San Marco, Mercure Bergamo Centro Palazzo Dolci, Hotel Cappello d'Oro.
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