Is the word várias the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The only difference between the word in Brazilian and Continental Portuguese is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are typically more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels undergo significant reduction; therefore, the "a" in "várias" is much more closed and often sounds like a neutral, muffled sound (similar to a schwa). The spelling, grammar, and meaning remain identical.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu vi várias amigas no shopping. (I saw several friends at the mall.)
2. Tem várias pessoas na fila do banco. (There are several people in the bank line.)
3. Ele tem várias dúvidas sobre o projeto. (He has several doubts about the project.)
4. Nós visitamos várias cidades no verão. (We visited various cities in the summer.)
5. Tem várias opções no cardápio de hoje. (There are various options on today's menu.)

Portuguese (Portugal) Examples

1. Eu vi várias amigas no centro comercial. (I saw several friends at the shopping center.)
2. Há várias pessoas na fila do banco. (There are several people in the bank line.)
3. Ele tem várias dúvidas sobre o projeto. (He has several doubts about the project.)
4. Nós visitámos várias cidades no verão. (We visited various cities in the summer.)
5. Há várias opções na ementa de hoje. (There are various options on today's menu.)