What is the cheapest way to get from Varenna to Brienz?

The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Brienz is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varenna to Brienz?

The fastest way to get from Varenna to Brienz is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Varenna and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Brienz via Milano Centrale, Spiez and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Varenna to Brienz?

The distance between Varenna and Brienz is 325 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.

How do I travel from Varenna to Brienz without a car?

The best way to get from Varenna to Brienz without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Varenna to Brienz?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Varenna to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varenna to Brienz train from?

Varenna to Brienz train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.

Where does the Varenna to Brienz train arrive?

Varenna to Brienz train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Varenna to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Brienz is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Varenna to Brienz.

How do I get a train ticket from Varenna to Brienz?

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Where can I stay near Brienz?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Brienz.

Varenna to Brienz - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Varenna to Brienz by train (Trenitalia), ferry, bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain Re8
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Spieztrain Ec
6h 11m
CHF 60–131
Drive 251.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Varenna to Brienzcar 251.1 km
3h 28m
CHF 42–60
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Tremezzoferry 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tremezzo Piazza Trieste to Como San Giovannibus
3. Take the bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
8h 13m
CHF 59–84
Ferry, bus, train via Bellinzona
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Tremezzoferry 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tremezzo Piazza Trieste to Como San Giovannibus
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
5. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
7h 17m
CHF 80–174
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovannibus
3. Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
4. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus
8h 44m
CHF 94–132

Varenna to Brienz by train

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Distance: 325 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Brienz, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Brienz via Milano Centrale, Spiez, and Interlaken Ost in around 6h 11m.

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