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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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Zurich to Varenna:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Varenna costing on average $86 (€71).
A bus is $188 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Varenna costing on average $214 (€176).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Flight takes on average 9h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Varenna
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM9h40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:25 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM9h40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:25 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX16225:40 PM0h55Zurich Airport6:35 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$5451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 27+
Regionale TRENORD 28446:33 PM4h51Zurich HB11:24 PMVarenna-esino$671One-way1 transfer - EuroCity 37+Regionale TRENORD 7576 · Regionale TRENORD 28362:33 PM4h51Zurich HB7:24 PMVarenna-esino$791One-way2 transfers
- EuroCity 11+Regionale TRENORD 28206:33 AM4h51Zurich HB11:24 AMVarenna-esino$791One-way1 transfer
VY6249 · VY63309:10 PM12h00Zurich Airport9:10 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$1171One-way1 transfer
ET7379:00 PM1h10Zurich Airport10:10 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1391One-way0 transfers- VY6247 · VY63409:45 AM4h55Zurich Airport2:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Varenna:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Varenna costing on average $86 (€71).
A bus is $188 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Varenna costing on average $214 (€176).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Flight takes on average 9h 18m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Varenna by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Varenna by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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