There are 5 ways to get from Varenna to Zug by train (Trenitalia), ferry, train, bus, car, or plane
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 Zug(Ch)train Ec
4h 50mCHF 20–94Line 17 ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Comoferry 17 / ...
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zugtrain Ec
5h 26mCHF 63–97Ferry, 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
6h 13mCHF 87–128Drive 247.1 km
- Drive from Varenna to Zugcar 247.1 km
3h 24mCHF 48–69Train, fly
- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
6h 23mCHF 85–200
Varenna to Zug by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Zug is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Zug is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Zug. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Zug(Ch) via Monza and Chiasso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Varenna and Zug is 272 km. The road distance is 247.1 km.
The best way to get from Varenna to Zug without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Varenna to Zug, including transfers.
Varenna to Zug train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna to Zug train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Zug is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Varenna to Zug.
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What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Zug, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Zug(Ch) via Monza and Chiasso in around 4h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–330
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–150
- 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
Train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Chiasso to Zug(Ch)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–55
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Chiasso to Zug(Ch)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–17
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
Train from Chiasso to Zug(Ch)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- 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.
- 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 Como
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Varenna to Menaggio
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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