Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Varese is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Varese will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Varese without transferring at least 2 times.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Varese among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €61.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€80 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €174 Average price |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 4:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h18 | 9:51 AM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 5:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h18 | 10:51 AM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h18 | 12:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h18 | 1:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h18 | 2:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 10:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h18 | 3:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h18 | 6:51 PM Varese Casbeno | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 20:50 |
Trenitalia, Südostbahn and Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you to Varese from Zurich from $62 (€50). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains ncludes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals!
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