The average train between Zürich Hbf and Varenna takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Zürich Hbf to Varenna. 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 every 4 hours between Zürich Hbf and Varenna. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich Hbf is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Varenna at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zürich Hbf to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf station and arriving at Varenna station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Zürich Hbf to Varenna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich Hbf to Varenna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Varenna Esino station.
Book your Zürich Hbf to Varenna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Zürich Hbf and Varenna is 162.4 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a vehicle from Zürich Hbf to Varenna Esino via Zürich HB, Como S.Giovanni, and Monza in around 5h 3m.