What is the cheapest way to get from Colmar to Varenna?

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Varenna is to bus and ferry which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colmar to Varenna?

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Varenna is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Varenna?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Varenna Esino via Basel SBB, Lugano and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Colmar to Varenna?

The distance between Colmar and Varenna is 361 km. The road distance is 400.4 km.

How do I travel from Colmar to Varenna without a car?

The best way to get from Colmar to Varenna without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 21m and costs €40 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Colmar to Varenna?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Colmar to Varenna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Varenna train from?

Colmar to Varenna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.

Where does the Colmar to Varenna train arrive?

Colmar to Varenna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Varenna?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Varenna is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Colmar to Varenna.

How do I get a train ticket from Colmar to Varenna?

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Where can I stay near Varenna?

There are 6983+ hotels available in Varenna.

Colmar to Varenna - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Colmar to Varenna by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry 22 / ...
7h 21m
€41–300
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry 22 / ...
9h 1m
€39–66
Drive 400.4 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Varennacar 400.4 km
4h 52m
€62–90
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
7h 36m
€125–336
Train
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain S11
4. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain Re8 / ...
8h 17m
€41–299
Train, ferry via Locarno
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
3. Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry 22 / ...
9h 57m
€105–212

Colmar to Varenna by train, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colmar to Varenna.

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Distance: 361.2 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Colmar, France and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a train from Colmar to Varenna Esino via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Monza in around 8h 17m.

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