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Compare train, bus, and flight for Varenna to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varenna to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. 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 train costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Varenna to Zurich:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varenna to Zurich costing on average $87 (€71).
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varenna to Zurich costing on average $159 (€130).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Flight takes on average 6h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Varenna to Zurich
How to get from Varenna to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varenna to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Milan -> Prague)4:20 PM4h00Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)8:20 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Milan -> Prague)4:20 PM4h00Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)8:20 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX16292:55 PM0h55Milan Malpensa Airport3:50 PMZurich Airport$2071One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2837+
EuroCity 286:35 PM4h52Varenna-esino11:27 PMZurich HB$911One-way1 transfer
Autobus TRENORD 2811A · Regionale TRENORD 2811+
EuroCity 105:10 AM5h17Varenna-esino10:27 AMZurich HB$1021One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2835+
EuroCity 1265:35 PM4h52Varenna-esino10:27 PMZurich HB$1131One-way1 transfer
LX16395:50 AM1h05Milan Malpensa Airport6:55 AMZurich Airport$1731One-way0 transfers
ET7367:05 AM1h15Milan Malpensa Airport8:20 AMZurich Airport$1761One-way0 transfers
VY6337 · VY624611:40 PM9h05Milan Malpensa Airport8:45 AMZurich Airport$2101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Varenna to Zurich:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varenna to Zurich costing on average $87 (€71).
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varenna to Zurich costing on average $159 (€130).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Flight takes on average 6h 43m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varenna and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Varenna-esino and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with Trenitalia, Trenord to go to Zurich by train.
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