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Villa Panza
Villa museum dedicated to contemporary art, photography and design, set in gardens that make the visit especially pleasant.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Como to Varese is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Como to Varese will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
To travel from Como to Varese you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Como to Varese run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 38 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Como to Varese.
The table below shows live departures for Como to Varese trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale TRENORD 110 · Regionale TRENORD 1011 | 5:16 Como Lago | 2h03 | 7:19 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 110 · Regionale TRENORD 1011 | 5:16 Como Lago | 1h54 | 7:10 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 1112 · Regionale TRENORD 13 | 5:46 Como Lago | 2h03 | 7:49 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 1112 · Regionale TRENORD 13 | 5:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 7:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2116 · Regionale TRENORD 1015 | 6:35 Como Lago | 1h46 | 8:21 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2116 · Regionale TRENORD 1015 | 6:35 Como Lago | 1h35 | 8:10 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2120 · Regionale TRENORD 10017 | 7:05 Como Lago | 1h35 | 8:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 122 · Regionale TRENORD 19 | 7:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 8:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 122 · Regionale TRENORD 19 | 7:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 8:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 1126 · Regionale TRENORD 10023 | 7:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 9:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 126 · Regionale TRENORD 25 | 8:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 9:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 126 · Regionale TRENORD 25 | 8:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 9:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 1128 · Regionale TRENORD 10029 | 8:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 10:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 132 · Regionale TRENORD 29 | 9:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 10:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 132 · Regionale TRENORD 29 | 9:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 10:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2134 · Regionale TRENORD 10031 | 9:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 11:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 136 · Regionale TRENORD 31 | 10:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 11:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 136 · Regionale TRENORD 31 | 10:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 11:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 1138 · Regionale TRENORD 10035 | 10:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 12:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 140 · Regionale TRENORD 1035 | 11:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 12:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 140 · Regionale TRENORD 1035 | 11:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 12:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 1142 · Regionale TRENORD 10041 | 11:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 13:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 144 · Regionale TRENORD 1041 | 12:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 13:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 144 · Regionale TRENORD 1041 | 12:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 13:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 1144 · Regionale TRENORD 10045 | 12:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 14:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 146 · Regionale TRENORD 47 | 13:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 14:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 146 · Regionale TRENORD 47 | 13:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 14:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 1148 · Regionale TRENORD 10049 | 13:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 15:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 150 · Regionale TRENORD 51 | 14:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 15:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 150 · Regionale TRENORD 51 | 14:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 15:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2152 · Regionale TRENORD 10055 | 14:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 16:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 154 · Regionale TRENORD 55 | 15:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 16:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 154 · Regionale TRENORD 55 | 15:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 16:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2156 · Regionale TRENORD 10059 | 15:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 17:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 160 · Regionale TRENORD 61 | 16:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 17:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 160 · Regionale TRENORD 61 | 16:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 17:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2162 · Regionale TRENORD 2065 | 16:46 Como Lago | 1h35 | 18:21 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2162 · Regionale TRENORD 2065 | 16:46 Como Lago | 1h29 | 18:15 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 166 · Regionale TRENORD 67 | 17:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 18:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 166 · Regionale TRENORD 67 | 17:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 18:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 168 · Regionale TRENORD 2071 | 17:46 Como Lago | 1h35 | 19:21 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 168 · Regionale TRENORD 2071 | 17:46 Como Lago | 1h29 | 19:15 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 170 · Regionale TRENORD 75 | 18:16 Como Lago | 1h35 | 19:51 Varese Casbeno | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 170 · Regionale TRENORD 75 | 18:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 19:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 1174 · Regionale TRENORD 12079 | 18:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 20:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 176 · Regionale TRENORD 2081 | 19:16 Como Lago | 1h29 | 20:45 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 176 · Regionale TRENORD 2081 · Autobus TRENORD 281A | 19:16 Como Lago | 1h44 | 21:00 Varese Casbeno | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 178 · Regionale TRENORD 83 | 19:46 Como Lago | 1h54 | 21:40 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 178 · Regionale TRENORD 83 · Autobus TRENORD 283A | 19:46 Como Lago | 2h09 | 21:55 Varese Casbeno | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 180 · Regionale TRENORD 12085 | 20:16 Como Lago | 1h54 | 22:10 Varese Nord | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 1182 · Regionale TRENORD 10089 · Autobus TRENORD 189A | 20:46 Como Lago | 2h12 | 22:58 Varese Nord | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 184 · Regionale TRENORD 10091 · Autobus TRENORD 191A | 21:16 Como Lago | 2h42 | 23:58 Varese Nord | 2 changes | |
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Villa museum dedicated to contemporary art, photography and design, set in gardens that make the visit especially pleasant.
Civic museum in a medieval castle displaying paintings, sculpture and decorative arts in atmospheric historic rooms.
Museum near the Sacro Monte route presenting local devotional art and historical objects linked to the sanctuary complex.
Grand public gardens behind Palazzo Estense, ideal for a gentle stroll among lawns, fountains and formal landscaping.
Historic hill route of chapels ascending through woodland to Santa Maria del Monte, combining art, pilgrimage and sweeping views.
Large city park around a lake, popular for walking, birdwatching and relaxed views close to the centre.
Creamy risotto from nearby rice-growing areas, often finished with local butter and cheese. A staple of Lombard home cooking around Varese.
Slow-braised veal shanks cooked with wine, vegetables and broth, traditionally served with risotto or polenta. A classic hearty dish of Lombardy.
Buckwheat polenta cooked slowly and enriched with butter and cheese. Common in the pre-Alpine area and valued as a warming mountain dish.
Elegant restaurant in Varese known for refined Italian cooking and a polished atmosphere suited to a special meal.
Historic café and pastry shop appreciated for breakfast, coffee, cakes and light meals in an elegant central setting.
Well-known traditional venue serving Lombard and Varese specialities in a warm, classic setting popular with locals.
Moderate by northern Italian standards. Hotels can be pricey in peak periods, but dining, coffee and local transport are generally manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Como to Varese 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 Varese, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Como to Varese trains use the Como Lago to Varese Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Varese Casbeno. Use this guide to compare Como and Varese train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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