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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Como Lungo Lario Trieste

    best
    1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Comobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Como Lungo Lario Trieste to Bellagio Lidobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bellagio to Varennaferry ferry
    5h 50m
    €66–98

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lugano to Menaggio - Via Como 9bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry ferry
    6h 40m
    €18–30

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain train S5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lugano to Menaggio - Via Como 9bus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry ferry
    5h 52m
    €79–128

  4. Drive  254.9 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Varennacar car 254.9 km
    3h 19m
    €46–67

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain train Re8 / ...
    5h 56m
    €82–131

Switzerland to Varenna by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Varenna Esino via Zürich HB, Como S.Giovanni, and Monza in around 5h 56m.

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