Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Varese travel guide

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You're Going to Love Varese

With a population of 76,851, Varese is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Varese has to offer.

Where to Eat in Varese

If you’re looking for affordable options, Trattoria Maran (63 Via Ettore Ponti) and Corte Dei Brut (21 Via al Lago) are great picks.

When to visit Varese

Varese in November
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varese in November
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Varese

Plane

When flying to Varese, you’ll arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Varese from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varese, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varese to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Varese is the busiest station in Varese. Another popular train station is Varese FN, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Varese is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 30 miles from Varese. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varese, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varese takes 95 miles and will cost you around £7. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to Varese, you’ll arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Varese from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varese, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varese to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Varese is the busiest station in Varese. Another popular train station is Varese FN, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Varese is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 30 miles from Varese. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varese, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varese takes 95 miles and will cost you around £7. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Varese

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
GOAGenoa Cristoforo Colombo

Airlines serving Varese

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Varese

Most booked hotels in Varese

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Locanda Cà dei Santi
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Palace Grand Hotel Varese
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Hotel Horizon Wellness & Spa Resort, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Unahotels Varese
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hilton Garden Inn Milan Malpensa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Varese

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Varese (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.25 and £23.00. The most frequently booked car type in Varese is Intermediate (Ford C-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Varese (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.25 and £23.00. The most frequently booked car type in Varese is Intermediate (Ford C-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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