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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$86 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Varenna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Varenna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:40 AM11h25Zurich8:05 PMVarenna$2651One-way0 transfers
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- 8:40 AM11h25Zurich8:05 PMVarenna$2651One-way0 transfers
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- 8:40 AM11h25Zurich8:05 PMVarenna$2651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Varenna:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Varenna costing on average $56 (€45).
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Varenna costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Varenna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Varenna-esino.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Varenna by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Varenna by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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