There are 3 ways to get from Varenna to Grindelwald by train (Trenitalia), car, ferry, or train
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 Milano Centraletrain Re8
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Spieztrain Ec
6h 28mCHF 53–121Drive 283.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Varenna to Grindelwaldcar 283.8 km
3h 55mCHF 47–68Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 906 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ec
- Take the train from Luzern to Interlaken Osttrain Lix / ...
9h 12mCHF 92–231
Varenna to Grindelwald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Grindelwald is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Grindelwald is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Grindelwald via Milano Centrale, Spiez and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Varenna and Grindelwald is 328 km. The road distance is 283.8 km.
The best way to get from Varenna to Grindelwald without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Varenna to Grindelwald, including transfers.
Varenna to Grindelwald train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna to Grindelwald train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Grindelwald is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Varenna to Grindelwald.
There are 1837+ hotels available in Grindelwald.
What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Grindelwald, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Grindelwald via Milano Centrale, Spiez, and Interlaken Ost in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 (0)58 668 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- zentralbahn.ch
Train from Luzern to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- https://www.zentralbahn.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Varenna to Menaggio
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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