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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varese to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $122, while a flight costs an average of $675.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$122 Average price Cheapest | $675 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Varese to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Varese to Geneva:
A train is $553 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varese to Geneva costing on average $675.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63. The journey takes 5h 38m versus 3h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Varese to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varese to Geneva is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:55 PM 14h20 Varese 7:15 AM Geneva $186 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:55 PM 14h20 Varese 7:15 AM Geneva $186 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:55 PM 14h20 Varese 7:15 AM Geneva $186 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Varese to Geneva:
A train is $553 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varese to Geneva costing on average $675.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varese and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Varese Casbeno and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with British Airways, ITA, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Gulf Air to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Geneva by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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