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How to get fromVarenna to Chamonixby train (Trenitalia), ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Brig

    best
    1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain train Re8
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Brig to Martignytrain train R91 / ...
    7h 13m
    €95–194

  2. Line 907 ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Tremezzoferry ferry 907 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tremezzo Piazza Trieste to Como San Giovannibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus bus
    8h 43m
    €44–71

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry ferry 71
    2. Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovannibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus bus
    8h 43m
    €46–66

  4. Drive  302.3 km

    1. Drive from Varenna to Chamonixcar car 302.3 km
    3h 37m
    €49–71

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain train Re8
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Martignytrain train Ec
    7h 17m
    €86–139

Varenna to Chamonix by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Milano Centrale, Brig, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 7h 13m.

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