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Compare bus, train, and flight for Varese to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varese to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. 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 $34, while a bus costs an average of $288.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Varese to Venice:
A train is $149 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varese to Venice costing on average $184 (€148).
A train is $254 (€205) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varese to Venice costing on average $288 (€233).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Flight takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€25). The journey takes 4h 2m versus 3h 22m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Varese to Venice
How to get from Varese to Venice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varese to Venice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
S5 TRENORD 24519 · Regionale TRENORD 2699 · Regionale Veloce 34956:12 AM5h25Varese station11:37 AMVenice Mestre$331One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
S5 TRENORD 24519 · Regionale TRENORD 2699 · Regionale Veloce 34956:12 AM5h25Varese station11:37 AMVenice Mestre$331One-way2 transfers
Fastest
Regionale TRENORD 2537+
FRECCIAROSSA 97596:36 PM3h24Varese station10:00 PMVenice Mestre$731One-way1 transfer
Other options
S5 TRENORD 24517 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 224695:42 AM5h34Varese station11:16 AMVenice Mestre$331One-way2 transfers
S5 TRENORD 24521 · Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 35136:42 AM5h55Varese station12:37 PMVenice Mestre$331One-way2 transfers
S5 TRENORD 24565 · Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 35495:42 PM5h55Varese station11:37 PMVenice Mestre$331One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Varese to Venice:
A train is $149 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varese to Venice costing on average $184 (€148).
A train is $254 (€205) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varese to Venice costing on average $288 (€233).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Flight takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 37 trains per day.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varese and Venice as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Varese station and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
- Buses mostly depart from Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 and arrive in Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Trenord to go to Venice by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo to go to Venice by train.
- 31 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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