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How to get fromVarese to Bernby train (Trenitalia), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Varese to Bern by train (Trenitalia), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Zurich

    best
    1. Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain train S50 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
    4h 24m
    CHF 78–144

  2. Drive 268.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Varese to Berncar car 268.9 km
    3h 34m
    CHF 44–63

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MXP - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    4h 16m
    CHF 109–331

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Varese to Bellinzonatrain train S50
    2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Berntrain train Ic
    4h 46m
    CHF 85–256

  5. Train via Ruswil

    1. Take the train from Varese to Castionetrain train S50
    2. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Luzerntrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolhusen to Berntrain train Re7
    7h 29m
    CHF 67–101

Varese to Bern by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Varese to Bern via Lugano, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 4h 24m.

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