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How to get fromZürich Hbf to Varennaby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Zürich Hbf to Varenna by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the ferry from Como to Varennaferry ferry 14 / ...
    4h 47m
    €81–231

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Comobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Como Lungo Lario Trieste to Bellagio Lidobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bellagio to Varennaferry ferry 904
    5h 18m
    €18–28

  3. Drive 254.8 km

    1. Drive from Zürich Hbf to Varennacar car 254.8 km
    3h 18m
    €44–64

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain train
    5h 6m
    €77–194

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain train Re8 / ...
    5h 3m
    €79–230

  6. Bus, ferry via Como San Giovanni

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Como Piazzale San Gottardobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Bellagio Lidobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bellagio to Varennaferry ferry 904
    6h 25m
    €29–42

Zürich Hbf to Varenna by foot, train, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Zürich Hbf, Switzerland and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a vehicle from Zürich Hbf to Varenna Esino via Zürich HB, Como S.Giovanni, and Monza in around 5h 3m.

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