The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino
Cheapest price
£176
Average price
£176
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
8
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 £176 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £176.
To travel from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 21+
Regionale TRENORD 283413:334h51Zurich HB18:24Varenna-esino£1761One-way1 change
EuroCity 301+
Regionale TRENORD 28248:334h51Zurich HB13:24Varenna-esino£1761One-way1 change
EuroCity 25+
Regionale TRENORD 2842 · Autobus TRENORD 2842A17:335h13Zurich HB22:46Varenna-esino£1761One-way2 changes
EuroCity 19+
Regionale TRENORD 283011:334h51Zurich HB16:24Varenna-esino£1761One-way1 change
EuroCity 11+
Regionale TRENORD 28206:334h51Zurich HB11:24Varenna-esino£1761One-way1 change
EuroCity 21+
Regionale TRENORD 283413:334h51Zurich HB18:24Varenna-esino£1761One-way1 change
EuroCity 301+
Regionale TRENORD 28248:334h51Zurich HB13:24Varenna-esino£1761One-way1 change
EuroCity 19+
Regionale TRENORD 283011:334h51Zurich HB16:24Varenna-esino£1761One-way1 change
EuroCity 11+
Regionale TRENORD 28206:334h51Zurich HB11:24Varenna-esino£1761One-way1 change
EuroCity 13+
Regionale TRENORD 28227:334h51Zurich HB12:24Varenna-esino£1761One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight 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 £17. 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 £17, and a flight costs an average of £63.
Distance: 162 km
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5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m 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, Saturday 11 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:33 Zurich HB | 4h45 | 21:18 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 12 April | |||||
EuroCity 11+ Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 4:33 Zurich HB | 4h51 | 9:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 5:33 Zurich HB | 4h51 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
EuroCity 301+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 4h51 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 4h51 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 4h51 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 4h51 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
EuroCity 123+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 4h51 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino
Trains from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 45m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 16:33 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich HB to Varenna-esino trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Varenna-esino from £17. 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
