Basel to Varese by train
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Overview: trains from Basel to Varese
Find the key information for travelling by train from Basel to Varese, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Basel to Varese by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Basel to Varese aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Basel and Varese: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$107.31, then go to AU$121, if booked a month in advance, and AU$186, if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.
Train times for travel from Basel to Varese
During the week, the earliest departure time is at 07:33 and the last departure is 22:28. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:36 and the last train leaves at 22:28. On average, a total of 2 trains make this journey each day.
Average train travel time and distance from Basel to Varese
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 20 minutes, spanning 215 kilometres in total.
How early can you book train tickets between Basel and Varese?
Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Further insights on trains from Basel to Varese
Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Varese city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Basel to Varese
Want to know more about your journey from Basel to Varese? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Basel to Varese is 215 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$107.31. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around AU$121. If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically AU$186.
You can purchase tickets for this route 6 months in advance.
The fastest journey by train is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
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