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Pinacoteca Civica di Como
Pinacoteca Civica di Como displays paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a former palace.
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varese to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varese to Como will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
It's difficult to get from Varese to Como without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 11012 · Regionale TRENORD 2113
Regionale TRENORD 82 · Regionale TRENORD 2185
Regionale TRENORD 36 · Regionale TRENORD 131
Regionale TRENORD 56 · Regionale TRENORD 155
Regionale TRENORD 44 · Regionale TRENORD 141
Regionale TRENORD 44 · Regionale TRENORD 141
Regionale TRENORD 4048 · Regionale TRENORD 145
Regionale TRENORD 1030 · Regionale TRENORD 2125
Regionale TRENORD 30 · Regionale TRENORD 129
Regionale TRENORD 36 · Regionale TRENORD 131Trains from Varese to Como run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 46 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
The table below shows live departures for Varese to Como trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 78 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 7:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 8:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 78 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 7:16 PM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 8:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10078 · Regionale TRENORD 1181 | 7:20 PM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 9:14 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 11078 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 7:50 PM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 9:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 82 · Regionale TRENORD 2185 | 8:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 2h03 | 10:14 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 82 · Regionale TRENORD 2185 | 8:20 PM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 10:14 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 12082 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 8:50 PM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 10:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 84 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 9:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 2h33 | 11:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 84 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 9:20 PM Varese Nord | 2h24 | 11:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2543 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 9:36 PM Varese station | 2h04 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
S5 TRENORD 11881 · S11 TRENORD 25192 | 9:42 PM Varese station | 2h28 | 12:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 10010 · Regionale TRENORD 1111 | 5:20 AM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 7:14 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 11012 · Regionale TRENORD 2113 | 5:50 AM Varese Nord | 2h05 | 7:55 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2016 · Regionale TRENORD 1115 | 6:39 AM Varese Casbeno | 1h35 | 8:14 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2016 · Regionale TRENORD 1115 | 6:46 AM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 8:14 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 20 · Regionale TRENORD 117 | 7:09 AM Varese Casbeno | 1h35 | 8:44 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 20 · Regionale TRENORD 117 | 7:16 AM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 8:44 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2024 · Regionale TRENORD 2121 | 7:39 AM Varese Casbeno | 1h35 | 9:14 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2024 · Regionale TRENORD 2121 | 7:46 AM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 9:14 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 26 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 8:11 AM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 9:44 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 26 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 8:16 AM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 9:44 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 1030 · Regionale TRENORD 2125 | 8:41 AM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 10:14 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 1030 · Regionale TRENORD 2125 | 8:46 AM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 10:14 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 30 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 9:11 AM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 10:44 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 30 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 9:16 AM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 10:44 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 36 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 10:11 AM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 11:44 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 36 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 10:16 AM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 11:44 AM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 40 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 11:11 AM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 12:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 40 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 11:16 AM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 12:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10040 · Regionale TRENORD 1139 | 11:20 AM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 1:14 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 44 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 12:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 1:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 44 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 12:16 PM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 1:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10044 · Regionale TRENORD 1143 | 12:20 PM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 2:14 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 4048 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 1:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 2:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 4048 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 1:16 PM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 2:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10046 · Regionale TRENORD 2147 | 1:20 PM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 3:14 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 4054 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 2:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 3:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 4054 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 2:16 PM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 3:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10052 · Regionale TRENORD 2153 | 2:20 PM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 4:14 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 56 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 3:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 4:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 56 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 3:16 PM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 4:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10056 · Regionale TRENORD 2157 | 3:20 PM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 5:14 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 58 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 4:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 5:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 58 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 4:16 PM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 5:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10060 · Regionale TRENORD 1163 | 4:20 PM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 6:14 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 66 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 5:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 6:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 66 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 5:16 PM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 6:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10066 · Regionale TRENORD 2169 | 5:20 PM Varese Nord | 1h35 | 6:55 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 70 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 6:11 PM Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 7:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 70 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 6:16 PM Varese Nord | 1h28 | 7:44 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10072 · Regionale TRENORD 1177 | 6:20 PM Varese Nord | 1h54 | 8:14 PM Como Lago | 1 transfer | |
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Pinacoteca Civica di Como displays paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a former palace.
Museo Archeologico Paolo Giovio presents Roman and regional archaeological finds, helping visitors understand Como’s ancient origins and daily life.
Tempio Voltiano preserves scientific instruments and memorabilia linked to Alessandro Volta, making it essential for science and local history fans.
Lungolago di Como is the city’s signature lakeside promenade, ideal for scenic walks, ferry views, and easy access to monuments and gardens.
Piazza Cavour is Como’s main waterfront square, a lively meeting point with broad lake views and direct links to the historic center.
Piazza del Duomo is the monumental heart of Como, surrounded by the cathedral, Broletto, and elegant buildings perfect for first-time visitors.
Buckwheat polenta from the Alpine area, often served with butter, cheese, or stews. It is a staple of Lombard mountain cooking around Lake Como.
Freshwater lake fish, usually perch fillets, served with buttered risotto. It is one of the best-known traditional dishes of Lake Como.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with vegetables. A classic hearty Lombard dish often paired with polenta in Como.
Elegant lakeside fine dining known for refined Italian tasting menus and polished service in central Como.
Historic traditional restaurant serving classic Lombard dishes, polenta, and lake fish in a warm old-town setting.
Popular casual spot for wood-fired pizza and Southern Italian dishes, lively and reliable for a relaxed meal.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels by the lake raise costs, but cafes, casual dining and local transit remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Como San Giovanni -> Piazza Cavour, Como
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varese to Como 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 Como, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Varese to Como trains use the Varese Nord to Como Lago station pair, with some services arriving at Como S. Giovanni. Use this guide to compare Varese and Como train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Como Lago 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: Ristorante Sociale, Osteria del Gallo
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Lago. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Como Lago. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Como Lago: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Lago: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Lago: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropole Suisse, Albergo Terminus Hotel, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior.
Como S. Giovanni is 1 km from Como city centre. Public transport options include:
Como S. Giovanni 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: Como Caffe
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are two ATM machines on W. Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30. Information desks are on the ground level.
Luggage storage is located near the station.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como S. Giovanni: Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel, Hotel Borgovico, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Borghi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Como Borghi.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Borghi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Como Borghi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Borghi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Borghi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Flori, Albergo Firenze, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
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