The average train between Zurich and Varenna takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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 hourly between Zurich and Varenna. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Varenna at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Como S.Giovanni and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Varenna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Varenna station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Zurich to Varenna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Varenna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Varenna Esino station.
Book your Zurich to Varenna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Zurich and Varenna is 160.9 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Varenna Esino via Como S.Giovanni and Monza in around 4h 59m.