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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $113. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $113, and a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$151 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Varenna:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Varenna costing on average $151 (€122).
A bus is $196 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Varenna costing on average $274 (€222).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
Flight takes on average 7h 54m.
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How to get from Geneva to Varenna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Varenna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:27 AM6h26Geneva11:53 AMVarenna$1501One-way2 transfers
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5:27 AM6h26Geneva11:53 AMVarenna$1501One-way2 transfers
Fastest
5:27 AM6h26Geneva11:53 AMVarenna$1501One-way2 transfers
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1:27 PM6h26Geneva7:53 PMVarenna$1501One-way2 transfers
7:27 AM10h26Geneva5:53 PMVarenna$1501One-way2 transfers
6:27 PM13h26Geneva7:53 AMVarenna$1501One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Varenna:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Varenna costing on average $151 (€122).
A bus is $196 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Varenna costing on average $274 (€222).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
Flight takes on average 7h 54m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Varenna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Varenna-esino.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Varenna by train.
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