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How to get fromChamonix to Varennaby bus, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Varenna by bus, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain train Re8
    5h 34m
    €23–40

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain train Re8
    10h 33m
    €71–108

  3. Drive  303.5 km

    1. Drive from Chamonix to Varennacar car 303.5 km
    3h 39m
    €50–71

  4. Bus, train via Monza

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus bus FlixBus 405 / ...
    2. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain train Re8 / ...
    6h 28m
    €29–41

  5. Bus, train via Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain train Re8
    6h 41m
    €26–39

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Como P.le S. Gottardobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bellagio to Varennaferry ferry
    8h 6m
    €30–56

Chamonix to Varenna by bus, subway, and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Varenna Esino via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 33m.

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