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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 Stresa to Varese is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stresa to Varese will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 1 trains from Stresa to Varese, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Stresa to Varese run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 21:36. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 50m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 44 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 21:36 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 63 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Stresa to Varese trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 6:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 7:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:45 Stresa | 1h15 | 8:00 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 8:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 9:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:45 Stresa | 1h33 | 10:18 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 10:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:45 Stresa | 1h33 | 12:18 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:45 Stresa | 1h33 | 14:18 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 14:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:45 Stresa | 1h33 | 16:18 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 16:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 17:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:45 Stresa | 1h33 | 18:18 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 18:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 19:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:45 Stresa | 1h33 | 20:18 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 20:24 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:45 Stresa | 1h33 | 22:18 Varese | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:23 Stresa | 1h01 | 22:24 Varese | 1 change | |
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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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Most Stresa to Varese trains use the Stresa to Varese station pair, with some services arriving at Varese Casbeno. Use this guide to compare Stresa and Varese train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stresa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante LaStresa, Osteria Mercato
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Stresa. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stresa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stresa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stresa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stresa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees, Hotel La Palma, Regina Palace Hotel.
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.
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.
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