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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $479.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$106 Average price | $479 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Varenna to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Varenna to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Varenna to Zurich:
A bus is $65 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varenna to Zurich costing on average $106 (€89).
A bus is $439 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varenna to Zurich costing on average $479 (€401).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€89) compared to roughly $110 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€4). The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
7:00 AM4h15Varenna11:15 AMZurich$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:00 AM4h15Varenna11:15 AMZurich$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:00 AM4h15Varenna11:15 AMZurich$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:00 AM4h15Varenna10:15 AMZurich$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Varenna to Zurich:
A bus is $65 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varenna to Zurich costing on average $106 (€89).
A bus is $439 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varenna to Zurich costing on average $479 (€401).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Trains mostly depart from Varenna-esino and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA.
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