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

The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Basel is to ferry and bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varenna to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct train between Varenna and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Basel. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Basel SBB via Monza and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Varenna to Basel?

The distance between Varenna and Basel is 320 km. The road distance is 337.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Varenna to Basel without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Varenna to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varenna to Basel train from?

Varenna to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.

Where does the Varenna to Basel train arrive?

Varenna to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.

Can I drive from Varenna to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Basel is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Varenna to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1055+ hotels available in Basel.

Varenna to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Varenna to Basel by ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Bellagioferry
2. Take the bus from Bellagio Lido to Como San Giovanni Stazione FSbus
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ec
6h 25m
CHF 27–164
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain S7 / ...
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain S11
3. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
6h 26m
CHF 26–111
Ferry, bus via Como
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry
2. Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovanni Stazione FSbus C10
3. Take the bus from Como to Basel SBBbus
7h 21m
CHF 36–63
Drive 337.6 km
1. Drive from Varenna to Baselcar 337.6 km
4h 14m
CHF 53–77
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Basel (BSL)plane LIN - BSL
6h 56m
CHF 100–263
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry Sr121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lugano to Baselbus
9h 44m
CHF 34–50
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Basel (BSL)plane MXP - BSL
7h 39m
CHF 72–205
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 53m
CHF 91–229

Varenna to Basel by ferry, foot, bus, and train

127Weekly Services

6h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.7 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Basel SBB via Monza and Lugano in around 6h 26m.

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