There are 3 ways to get from Varenna to Monte Brè funicular by ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Croce Ospedale to Castagnolabus C112
2h 37mCHF 9–13Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
2h 48mCHF 8–22Drive 79.1 km
- Drive from Varenna to Monte Brè funicularcar 79.1 km
1h 29mCHF 13–19
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Monte Brè funicular is to ferry and bus which costs SFr 9 - SFr 13 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Monte Brè funicular is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs SFr 12 - SFr 19.
No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Monte Brè funicular. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Lugano via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Varenna and Monte Brè funicular is 37 km. The road distance is 79.1 km.
The best way to get from Varenna to Monte Brè funicular without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 13.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Varenna to Monte Brè funicular, including transfers.
Varenna to Monte Brè funicular train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna to Monte Brè funicular train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Monte Brè funicular is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Varenna to Monte Brè funicular.
There are 7251+ hotels available in Monte Brè funicular.
What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Monte Brè funicular, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Monte Brè funicular via Monza and Lugano in around 2h 48m.
- 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 9–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 9–13
- 2nd Class
- CHF 11–16
- 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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