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How to get fromZurich to Varennaby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich 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 43m
    €83–240

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Comobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Como to Varennaferry ferry 14 / ...
    4h 54m
    €17–24

  3. Bus, ferry via Bellagio Lido

    1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Comobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Bellagio Lidobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bellagio to Varennaferry ferry 904
    4h 53m

  4. Drive 254.9 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Varennacar car 254.9 km
    3h 19m
    €45–65

  5. 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 12m
    €83–197

  6. 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 / ...
    4h 59m
    €81–239

Zurich to Varenna by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Varenna Esino via Como S.Giovanni and Monza in around 4h 59m.

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