There are 5 ways to get from Varenna to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), ferry, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 27mCHF 48–95Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como Stazione Autolineebus
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
5h 35mCHF 74–108Drive 254.8 km
- Drive from Varenna to Zurichcar 254.8 km
3h 22mCHF 49–71Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Bellagioferry
- Take the bus from Bellagio Lido to Como San Giovannibus
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
5h 37mCHF 70–115Line 17 ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Comoferry 17 / ...
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 2mCHF 54–103
Varenna to Switzerland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Switzerland is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
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, Chiasso and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Varenna and Switzerland is 301 km. The road distance is 254.8 km.
The best way to get from Varenna to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Varenna to Switzerland, including transfers.
Varenna to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Switzerland is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Varenna to Switzerland.
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What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Zürich Stadelhofen via Monza, Chiasso, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 5h 27m.
- 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
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como Stazione Autolinee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–23
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Bellagio Lido to Como San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
Ferry from Varenna to Menaggio
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Varenna to Bellagio
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Varenna to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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