The average train between Varenna and Bellinzona takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Varenna to Bellinzona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Varenna and Bellinzona. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varenna is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Bellinzona at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Monza and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Bellinzona. However, there are services departing from Varenna station and arriving at Bellinzona station via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Varenna to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Varenna to Bellinzona train tickets online with Trenord and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Varenna and Bellinzona is 28.9 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Bellinzona via Monza and Lugano in around 2h 39m.