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Compare train, flight, and bus for Varese to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Varese to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. 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 bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Varese to Zurich:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varese to Zurich costing on average $109.
A bus is $415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varese to Zurich costing on average $453.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 39m.
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Varese to Zurich
How to get from Varese to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varese to Zurich is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:45 AM1h00Varese6:45 AMZurich$1111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:45 AM1h00Varese6:45 AMZurich$1111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:55 PM0h55Varese1:50 PMZurich$2381One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:25 PM12h30Varese7:55 AMZurich$1651One-way0 transfers
10:45 AM21h40Varese8:25 AMZurich$3031One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Varese to Zurich:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varese to Zurich costing on average $85.
A bus is $117 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varese to Zurich costing on average $145.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Flight takes on average 7h 17m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varese and Zurich as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Varese Casbeno and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with Trenord to go to Zurich by train.
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