The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich HB for Varenna-esino every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Zurich HB to Varenna-esino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 162 km
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£66 Average Price | £132 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Varenna-esino train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Varenna-esino trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:33 Zurich HB | 5h13 | 20:46 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino
Trains from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 10:33, the last at 15:33. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 10:33 |
Last train 15:33 |
Train companies: Trenitalia from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino trainsTrenitalia trains will get you between Zurich HB and Varenna-esino from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich HB to Varenna-esino train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Varenna-esino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Varenna-esino
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, but spaces are limited.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Olivedo
- Albergo Milano
- Hotel du Lac
- Located in the main hall
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities, consisting of two platforms and a main hall for ticketing and waiting.
- Bus: Local bus services connect the station to nearby towns
- Ferry: Ferry services available to other towns on Lake Como
