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

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There are 4 ways to get from Varenna to Parma by train (Trenitalia), ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain train Re8
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain train Ic
    3h 30m
    €19–37

  2. Ferry, bus via Chiasso

    1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Comoferry ferry Sr101 Sr207 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiasso to Parmabus bus
    5h 28m
    €23–35

  3. Drive  197.3 km

    1. Drive from Varenna to Parmacar car 197.3 km
    2h 18m
    €32–47

  4. 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 Parmabus bus 518
    6h 7m
    €39–54

Varenna to Parma by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Parma, Italy?

You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Parma via Milano Centrale in around 3h 30m.

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