What is the cheapest way to get from Varenna to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Switzerland is to ferry and bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varenna to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Varenna to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct train between Varenna and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Monza, Lugano and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Varenna to Switzerland?

The distance between Varenna and Switzerland is 301 km. The road distance is 254.8 km.

How do I travel from Varenna to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Varenna to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110.

How long does it take to get from Varenna to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Varenna to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varenna to Switzerland train from?

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

Where does the Varenna to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Varenna to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Switzerland is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Varenna to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Varenna to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Varenna to Switzerland - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain S11
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
4h 58m
CHF 69–107
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Comoferry Sr101 Sr207 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chiasso to Zürichbus
6h 53m
CHF 27–40
Ferry, bus via Menaggio
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 71
2. Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovannibus
3. Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
5h 3m
CHF 73–106
Drive 254.8 km
1. Drive from Varenna to Zurichcar 254.8 km
3h 22m
CHF 43–62
Line 907 ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Tremezzoferry 907 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tremezzo Piazza Trieste to Como San Giovannibus
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
5h 40m
CHF 92–149

Varenna to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 301.2 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Zürich Stadelhofen via Monza, Lugano, and Zürich HB in around 4h 58m.

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