- Must visit
Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, displaying scientific instruments and documents that introduce Como’s celebrated physicist.
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
1 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
1 h 28 m
Trains on 07 Sept
50
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varese to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varese to Como 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 Varese to Como you need to make at least one change.
Regionale TRENORD 66 · Regionale TRENORD 165
Regionale TRENORD 2016 · Regionale TRENORD 1115
Regionale TRENORD 10072 · Regionale TRENORD 1177
Regionale TRENORD 11078 · Regionale TRENORD 183
Regionale TRENORD 30 · Regionale TRENORD 129
Regionale TRENORD 66 · Regionale TRENORD 165
Regionale TRENORD 56 · Regionale TRENORD 155
Regionale TRENORD 20 · Regionale TRENORD 117
Regionale TRENORD 4054 · Regionale TRENORD 149
Regionale TRENORD 44 · Regionale TRENORD 141Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varese to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 20 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Como:
A coach is £0.04 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varese to Como costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 23m.
Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 52m 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.
Direct services run with Trenord.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Varese to Como trains for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 10010 · Regionale TRENORD 4113 | 5:20 Varese Nord | 2h24 | 7:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 20 · Regionale TRENORD 117 | 7:09 Varese Casbeno | 1h35 | 8:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 20 · Regionale TRENORD 117 | 7:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 8:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 26 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 8:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 9:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 26 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 8:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 9:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10028 · Regionale TRENORD 4125 | 8:20 Varese Nord | 1h35 | 9:55 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 30 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 9:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 10:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 30 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 9:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 10:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10032 · Regionale TRENORD 4129 | 9:20 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 10:48 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 36 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 10:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 11:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 36 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 10:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 11:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10036 · Regionale TRENORD 3133 | 10:20 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 11:48 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 40 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 11:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 12:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 40 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 11:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 12:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 44 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 12:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 13:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 44 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 12:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 13:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 4048 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 13:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 14:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 4048 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 13:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 14:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10046 · Regionale TRENORD 3147 | 13:20 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 14:48 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 4054 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 14:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 15:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 4054 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 14:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 15:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 56 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 15:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 16:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 56 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 15:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 16:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 58 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 16:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 17:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 58 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 16:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 17:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 66 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 17:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 18:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 66 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 17:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 18:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10066 · Regionale TRENORD 169 | 17:20 Varese Nord | 1h54 | 19:14 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 70 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 18:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 19:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 70 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 18:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 19:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 78 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 19:11 Varese Casbeno | 1h33 | 20:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 78 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 19:16 Varese Nord | 1h28 | 20:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10078 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 19:20 Varese Nord | 2h24 | 21:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 82 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 20:11 Varese Casbeno | 2h33 | 22:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 82 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 20:20 Varese Nord | 2h24 | 22:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 84 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 21:11 Varese Casbeno | 2h33 | 23:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 84 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 21:20 Varese Nord | 2h24 | 23:44 Como Lago | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2543 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 21:36 Varese station | 2h04 | 23:40 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
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Trains from Varese to Como run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 47 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, displaying scientific instruments and documents that introduce Como’s celebrated physicist.
Art museum in Palazzo Volpi, with paintings, sculpture and exhibitions spanning local history from the Middle Ages onwards.
City archaeology museum with Roman finds, prehistoric objects and artefacts that trace the area’s long settlement history.
Elegant waterfront promenade lined with gardens, monuments and lake views, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Hilltop terrace above Como reached by funicular, loved for broad lake panoramas and peaceful walks around the village edge.
Popular square beside the cathedral, surrounded by historic buildings and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
Buckwheat polenta enriched with butter and local cheeses, especially from the alpine Lake Como area. A hearty staple of mountain kitchens.
Salted, air-dried lake fish traditionally caught in Lake Como, usually served grilled or with polenta. It reflects the area’s fishing heritage.
Creamy risotto made with perch fillets from the lake, often finished with butter and sage. It is one of Como’s best-known fish dishes.
Elegant lakeside dining in Cernobbio, known for refined Italian cooking, seafood and polished service in a romantic setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant near the centre, serving Lombard dishes, polenta specialities and local wines in a warm classic dining room.
Casual, established spot for regional Italian cooking, with fresh pasta, lake fish and a relaxed atmosphere close to the historic centre.
Moderate for Italy: lakefront hotels can be pricey, but dining and local buses are reasonable. Tourist areas cost more than inland neighbourhoods.
Service may be included via coperto; rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is enough in cafés.
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Como San Giovanni -> Piazza Cavour, Como
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varese to Como 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 Como, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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