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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain train Re8
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Montreuxtrain train Ec
    7h 43m
    CHF 74–138

  2. Drive 347.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Varenna to Gruyèrescar car 347.9 km
    4h 56m
    CHF 57–82

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Zurich

    1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry ferry 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovannibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus bus
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain train Ic1 / ...
    10h 26m
    CHF 106–233

  4. Train via Bern

    1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain train Re8
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bern to Bulletrain train Re2
    7h 46m
    CHF 75–128

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Tremezzoferry ferry 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tremezzo Piazza Trieste to Como San Giovannibus bus
    3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain train
    4. Take the train from Locarno to Palézieuxtrain train Ic
    9h 48m
    CHF 142–443

Varenna to Gruyères by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Gruyères, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Gruyères via Milano Centrale, Montreux, and Montbovon in around 7h 43m.

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