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How to get fromLocarno to Varennaby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Varenna by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, line 631 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Luganotrain train S
    2. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Menaggio, Hotel Bellavistabus bus 631
    3. Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry ferry 22 / ...
    3h 8m
    €12–51

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain train Re8 / ...
    3h 13m
    €10–14

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Luganotrain train S
    2. Take the bus from Lugano to Menaggio - Via Como 9bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry ferry 22 / ...
    3h 30m
    €13–53

  4. Drive 111.1 km

    1. Drive from Locarno to Varennacar car 111.1 km
    1h 49m
    €20–28

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain train Re80
    2. Take the ferry from Como to Varennaferry ferry 14 / ...
    3h 21m
    €13–82

Locarno to Varenna by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a train from Locarno to Varenna Esino via Monza in around 3h 13m.

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