What is the cheapest way to get from Varenna to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Swiss Alps is to train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varenna to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Varenna to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Varenna and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Airolo via Monza and Cadenazzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Varenna to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Varenna and Swiss Alps is 234 km. The road distance is 178.4 km.

How do I travel from Varenna to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Varenna to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55.

How long does it take to get from Varenna to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Varenna to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varenna to Swiss Alps train from?

Varenna to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.

Where does the Varenna to Swiss Alps train arrive?

Varenna to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.

Can I drive from Varenna to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Swiss Alps is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Varenna to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 319+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Varenna to Swiss Alps - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Varenna to Swiss Alps by train, ferry, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
2. Take the train from Monza to Cadenazzotrain
3. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Airolotrain
6h 14m
CHF 33–51
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Bellagioferry
2. Take the bus from Bellagio Lido to Como San Giovannibus
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Biascatrain S10
4. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
6h 56m
CHF 36–58
Drive 178.4 km
1. Drive from Varenna to Swiss Alpscar 178.4 km
2h 21m
CHF 34–49

Varenna to Swiss Alps by train and bus

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6h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 233.7 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Gotthard Passhöhe via Monza, Cadenazzo, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 6h 14m.

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