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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. 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 $592.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $592 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Zurich to Varenna
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Varenna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Varenna:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Varenna costing on average $102.
A bus is $552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Varenna costing on average $592.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7. The journey takes 4h 23m versus 3h 53m 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 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.
3:20 PM4h20Zurich7:40 PMVarenna$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:20 PM4h20Zurich7:40 PMVarenna$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:20 PM4h20Zurich7:40 PMVarenna$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:20 PM4h20Zurich8:40 PMVarenna$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Varenna:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Varenna costing on average $102.
A bus is $552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Varenna costing on average $592.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Varenna as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus 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).
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Varenna-esino.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Varenna by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Varenna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Varenna by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA.
- 0 direct buses per day with Itabus.
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