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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain train Re8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    5h 27m
    CHF 48–95
  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como Stazione Autolineebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus bus
    5h 35m
    CHF 74–108
  3. Drive  254.8 km

    1. Drive from Varenna to Zurichcar car 254.8 km
    3h 22m
    CHF 49–71
  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Bellagioferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bellagio Lido to Como San Giovannibus bus
    3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain train Ec
    5h 37m
    CHF 70–115
  5. Line 17 ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Comoferry ferry 17 / ...
    2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    6h 2m
    CHF 54–103

Varenna to Switzerland by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 48Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Zürich Stadelhofen via Monza, Chiasso, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 5h 27m.

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