There are 3 ways to get from Varenna to Grindelwald by train (Trenitalia), car, ferry, bus, 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 27mCHF 53–106Drive 283.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Varenna to Grindelwaldcar 283.8 km
3h 56mCHF 48–69Ferry, line 631 bus, train
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 71
- Take the bus from Menaggio, Via Lusardi to Lugano, Stazione Nordbus 631
- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ec
- Take the train from Luzern to Interlaken Osttrain Lix / ...
8h 49mCHF 87–132
Varenna to Grindelwald by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Grindelwald is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Grindelwald is to drive which takes 3h 56m 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 27m.
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 27m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 56m to drive from Varenna to Grindelwald.
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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 27m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Menaggio, Via Lusardi to Lugano, Stazione Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–6
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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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