There are 5 ways to get from Varenna to Colmar by ferry, bus, train (TGV), car, or train
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 via Basel
best- Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovannibus
- Take the bus from Como to Baselbus
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmarbus
8h 18m€92–131Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Lugano to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 39m€44–70Train
- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain S11
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain Ter
8h 33m€114–345Drive 401.3 km
- Drive from Varenna to Colmarcar 401.3 km
4h 52m€64–93Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Tremezzoferry 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Tremezzo Piazza Trieste to Como San Giovannibus
- 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 53m€138–394
Varenna to Colmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Colmar is to ferry and bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 52m 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, Lugano, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Varenna and Colmar is 546 km. The road distance is 401.3 km.
The best way to get from Varenna to Colmar without a car is to ferry and bus via Basel which takes 8h 18m and costs €90 - €140.
It takes approximately 8h 18m 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 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m 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, Lugano, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varenna Esino to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Tremezzo Piazza Trieste to Como San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Varenna to Menaggio
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Varenna to Tremezzo
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Varenna to Menaggio
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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