There are 4 ways to get from Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore by train, ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain Re80
3h 21m€10–14Ferry, bus, train via Como San Giovanni
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Tremezzoferry 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Tremezzo Piazza Trieste to Como San Giovannibus
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain
3h 24m€27–100Drive 130.3 km
- Drive from Varenna (Station) to Stresacar 130.3 km
1h 44m€21–30Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Croce Ospedale to Castagnolabus
- Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain
3h 37m€16–57
Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore is to train which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct train from Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Locarno via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Varenna (Station) and Lake Maggiore is 158 km. The road distance is 130.3 km.
The best way to get from Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €10 - €15.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Varenna (Station) to Lake Maggiore.
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What companies run services between Varenna (Station), Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Varenna (Station) to Locarno via Varenna Esino and Monza in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varenna Esino to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Tremezzo Piazza Trieste to Como San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Croce Ospedale to Castagnola
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Ferry from Varenna to Tremezzo
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Varenna to Menaggio
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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