The cheapest and fastest trains from Varese to Florence
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varese to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varese to Florence will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
To travel from Varese to Florence you need to make at least one change.
Regionale TRENORD 10044 · S12 TRENORD 25643+
Intercity 59712:205h07Varese Nord17:27Florence Rifredi£281One-way2 changes
Regionale TRENORD 10060 · S12 TRENORD 25659+
Intercity 59916:205h02Varese Nord21:22Florence Santa Maria Novella£281One-way2 changes
S5 TRENORD 24543 · S12 TRENORD 25643+
Intercity 59712:125h15Varese station17:27Florence Rifredi£291One-way2 changes
S5 TRENORD 24559 · S12 TRENORD 25659+
Intercity 59916:125h10Varese station21:22Florence Santa Maria Novella£291One-way2 changes
Regionale TRENORD 2503+
Intercity 607 · Intercity 5848:068h09Varese station16:15Florence Rifredi£371One-way2 changes
Regionale TRENORD 2529+
FRECCIAROSSA 932314:363h14Varese station17:50Florence Santa Maria Novella£481One-way1 change
Regionale TRENORD 2529+
FRECCIAROSSA 932314:363h14Varese station17:50Florence Santa Maria Novella£481One-way1 change
Regionale TRENORD 2527+
FRECCIAROSSA 932113:363h14Varese station16:50Florence Santa Maria Novella£481One-way1 change
Regionale TRENORD 2527+
FRECCIAROSSA 932113:363h14Varese station16:50Florence Santa Maria Novella£481One-way1 change
Regionale TRENORD 2517+
FRECCIAROSSA 93118:363h14Varese station11:50Florence Santa Maria Novella£511One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Varese to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varese to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £129.
Distance: 298 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price | £162 Average Price |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Varese to Florence train times
The table below shows live departures for Varese to Florence trains for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:36 Varese | 8h14 | 22:50 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:42 Varese | 8h08 | 22:50 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:20 Varese | 5h02 | 20:22 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 6 May | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 10010 · Regionale TRENORD 80312+ FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 5:20 Varese Nord | 3h44 | 9:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2511 · Regionale Veloce 2011+ FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 5:36 Varese station | 3h28 | 9:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
S5 TRENORD 24519 · Regionale Veloce 2013+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 6:12 Varese station | 3h52 | 10:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 20 · Regionale TRENORD 80322+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 7:09 Varese Casbeno | 3h41 | 10:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2515+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 7:36 Varese station | 3h14 | 10:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2515+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 7:36 Varese station | 3h14 | 10:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2503+ Intercity 607 · Intercity 584 | 8:06 Varese station | 8h09 | 16:15 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 26 · Regionale TRENORD 80326+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:11 Varese Casbeno | 3h39 | 11:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2517+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:36 Varese station | 3h14 | 11:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2517+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:36 Varese station | 3h14 | 11:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
S5 TRENORD 24529+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 · FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 8:42 Varese station | 3h57 | 12:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 30 · Regionale TRENORD 80332+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 9:11 Varese Casbeno | 3h53 | 13:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10032 · Regionale TRENORD 80332+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 9:20 Varese Nord | 3h44 | 13:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 33111 · Regionale Veloce 2019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 9:36 Varese station | 3h28 | 13:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 36 · Regionale TRENORD 80336+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 10:11 Varese Casbeno | 3h53 | 14:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10036 · Regionale TRENORD 80336+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 10:20 Varese Nord | 3h44 | 14:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 33113 · Regionale TRENORD 2421+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 10:36 Varese station | 3h28 | 14:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 40 · Regionale TRENORD 80340+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:11 Varese Casbeno | 3h53 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10040 · Regionale TRENORD 80340+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:20 Varese Nord | 3h44 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 33115 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:36 Varese station | 3h28 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Varese to Florence
Trains from Varese to Florence run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 298 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 298 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 36 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:12 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Trenord from Varese to Florence trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Trenord trains will get you between Varese and Florence from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Varese to Florence train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varese to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Varese and Florence
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Piazzale Trento.
- Ristorante Bologna
- Trattoria Caprese
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Palace Grand Hotel Varese
- Hotel di Varese
- UNAHOTELS Varese
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and suburban lines
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
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