There are 6 ways to get from Varenna to Colmar by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Varenna to Comoferry
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain Ter
8h€130–376Ferry, bus via Zurich
cheapest- Take the ferry from Varenna to Bellagioferry
- Take the bus from Como to Zurigobus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmarbus
11h€35–58Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Lugano to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m€41–69Drive 401.6 km
- Drive from Varenna to Colmarcar 401.6 km
4h 53m€63–91Train, fly
- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
7h 47m€130–359Train
- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain Ter
8h 16m€107–261
Varenna to Colmar by ferry, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Colmar is to ferry and bus via Zurich which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Colmar via Monza, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Varenna and Colmar is 411 km. The road distance is 401.6 km.
The best way to get from Varenna to Colmar without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h and costs €130 - €380.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Varenna to Colmar, including transfers.
Varenna to Colmar train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna to Colmar train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Colmar is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Varenna to Colmar.
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What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Colmar via Monza, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 16m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–300
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–220
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Varenna Esino to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monza to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €70–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lugano to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Como to Zurigo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Como to Zurigo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Varenna to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
Ferry from Varenna to Menaggio
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
Ferry from Varenna to Bellagio
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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