How to get from Lugano to Varzo by train?

From Lugano to Varzo by train

To get from Lugano to Varzo in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S50 train from Lugano station to Gallarate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE1 train from Domodossola station to Varzo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Train - S50
Train - RE4
Train - RE1RE1
Walk to Varzo
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - S50
    Wait for train
    S50
    Malpensa Aeroporto T2
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gallarate
    ID 86
    73 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Domodossola
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Domodossola
    61 min
  • 6
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Bern
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Varzo
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Varzo
    Walk to
    Varzo
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lugano to Varzo by train via RE80, RE4 and RE1

To get from Lugano to Varzo in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milano Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE1 train from Domodossola station to Varzo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Train - RE80
Train - RE4
Train - RE1RE1
Walk to Varzo
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Milano Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milano Centrale
    75 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Domodossola
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Domodossola
    99 min
  • 6
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Bern
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Varzo
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Varzo
    Walk to
    Varzo
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lugano to Varzo

The distance between Lugano, Milan and Lombardy and Varzo, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 138.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 247 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lugano to Varzo by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lugano to Varzo by train via RE80, RE4 and RE1

To get from Lugano to Varzo in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milano Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE1 train from Domodossola station to Varzo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Train - RE80
Train - RE4
Train - RE1RE1
Walk to Varzo
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Milano Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milano Centrale
    75 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Domodossola
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Domodossola
    99 min
  • 6
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Bern
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Varzo
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Varzo
    Walk to
    Varzo
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Varzo?

    The fastest way takes 247 minutes, using Train line S50, Train line RE4, Train line RE1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lugano to Varzo?

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Train line RE80, Train line RE4, Train line RE1.

  • Is there a direct train between Lugano and Varzo in Milan and Lombardy?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lugano to Varzo in Milan and Lombardy?

    The S50 train line goes from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 station near Lugano to Gallarate station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Gallarate station near Varzo in Milan and Lombardy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lugano to Varzo in Milan and Lombardy by train?

    The total travel time between Lugano and Varzo in Milan and Lombardy by train is about 4 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lugano to get to Varzo in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get on the S50 train from the Malpensa Aeroporto T2 station near Lugano in Milan and Lombardy.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lugano and Varzo in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get off the train at the Gallarate station, which is closest to Varzo in Milan and Lombardy.

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