There are 5 ways to get from Varese to Zürich HB by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 11mCHF 43–89Drive 232.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Varese to Zürich HBcar 232.6 km
2h 53mCHF 38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMbus C177
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
4h 38mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
2h 49mCHF 72–211Train via Zürich HB
- Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
3h 12mCHF 58–184
Varese to Zürich HB by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Zürich HB is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Zürich HB is to train and fly which takes 2h 49m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Zürich HB. However, there are services departing from Varese - Stazione FNM and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Como Stazione Lago and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Zürich HB. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Varese and Zürich HB is 213 km. The road distance is 232.6 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Zürich HB without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Varese to Zürich HB, including transfers.
Varese to Zürich HB bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, depart from Varese - Stazione FNM station.
Varese to Zürich HB train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Varese to Zürich HB is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Zürich HB, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Varese to Zuerich Hb via Lugano in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Zürich HB via Como - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Lago, Como - S. Zenone, Como, and ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai in around 4h 38m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–300
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
- 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
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Varese to Zürich HB bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, arrive at Como - Stazione FNM station.
Varese to Zürich HB train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Zürich HB is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Varese to Zürich HB.
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