There are 3 ways to get from Varenna to Canton Ticino by train (Trenitalia), ferry, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
2h 22mCHF 8–21Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Croce Ospedale to Castagnolabus C112
2h 23mCHF 9–13Drive 83.4 km
- Drive from Varenna to Luganocar 83.4 km
1h 25mCHF 14–20
Varenna to Canton Ticino by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Canton Ticino is to ferry and bus which costs SFr 9 - SFr 13 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Canton Ticino is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.
No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Canton Ticino. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Lugano via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Varenna and Canton Ticino is 123 km. The road distance is 83.4 km.
The best way to get from Varenna to Canton Ticino without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 21.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Varenna to Canton Ticino, including transfers.
Varenna to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Canton Ticino is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Varenna to Canton Ticino.
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What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Canton Ticino, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Lugano via Monza in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varenna Esino to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 9–13
- 2nd Class
- CHF 11–15
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Croce Ospedale to Castagnola
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Ferry from Varenna to Menaggio
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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