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Basel to Varenna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Varenna takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Varenna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 10m
Duration
375 km
Distance
€101
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain train S11
  3. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain train R13
6h 15m
€28–272

Basel to Varenna train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Varenna. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Varenna at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 375 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Varenna Esino via Lugano and Monza in around 6h 15m.

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