How to Travel from
Varenna to Glacier Express
by Route or Car
Schedule
Varenna, Italy → Glacier Express, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Varenna to Glacier Express
Composite routes from Varenna to Glacier Express
Cheapest
2 h 35 min
Car
155 km.
from $8
Other
5 h 20 min
Ferry, Bus
74 km.
from $38.83
5 h 20 min
Train, Bus
72 km.
from $33.91
6 h 10 min
74 km.
from $70.33
Route Navigator Varenna - Glacier Express
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Via Corrado Venini
Via Corrado Venini, 1 km 954 м
1 km 954 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada provinciale 72
Strada provinciale 72, 3 km 334 м
3 km 334 м
Turn right onto Via per Taceno
Via per Taceno, 2 km 217 м
2 km 217 м
Turn left
16 km 304 м
16 km 304 м
Keep right onto Rampa A and drive toward Chiavenna, Colico, Centro Commerciale
Rampa A, Chiavenna, Colico, Centro Commerciale, 294 м
294 м
Keep left onto SS36 and drive toward Colico, Chiavenna, Menaggio, Sankt Moritz, Madesimo
Colico, Chiavenna, Menaggio, Sankt Moritz, Madesimo, 113 м
113 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto SS36
1 km 720 м
1 km 720 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto SS36
1 km 231 м
1 km 231 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto SS36
2 km 925 м
2 km 925 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Spluga
Via Spluga, 6 km 424 м
6 km 424 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto SP2
4 km 280 м
4 km 280 м
Keep right onto SP2 Var
3 km 895 м
3 km 895 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Italia
Via Italia, 1 km 28 м
1 km 28 м
Keep left onto Strada comunale per Samolaco
Strada comunale per Samolaco, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Via Spluga
Via Spluga, 2 km 986 м
2 km 986 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Nazionale
Via Nazionale, 3 km 852 м
3 km 852 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Viale Roma
Viale Roma, 1 km 933 м
1 km 933 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Viale Consoli Chiavennaschi
Viale Consoli Chiavennaschi, 318 м
318 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Viale Maloggia
Viale Maloggia, 10 km 670 м
10 km 670 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Roma
Via Roma, 457 м
457 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strada Cantonale
Strada Cantonale, 3 km 60 м
3 km 60 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Cantonale
Strada Cantonale, 26 km 59 м
26 km 59 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via dal Malögia
Via dal Malögia, 3 km 862 м
3 km 862 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stradun Chantunel
Stradun Chantunel, 1 km 723 м
1 km 723 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stradun Chantunel
Stradun Chantunel, 1 km 58 м
1 km 58 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stradun chantunel
Stradun chantunel, 3 km 873 м
3 km 873 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via San Gian
Via San Gian, 272 м
272 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via San Gian
Via San Gian, 1 km 566 м
1 km 566 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Grevas
Via Grevas, 1 km 300 м
1 km 300 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Grevas
Via Grevas, 299 м
299 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Engadinerstrasse
Engadinerstrasse, 3 km 77 м
3 km 77 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Engadinerstrasse
Engadinerstrasse, 2 km 129 м
2 km 129 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Chantunela
Via Chantunela, 341 м
341 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Engadinerstrasse
Engadinerstrasse, 3 km 581 м
3 km 581 м
Keep right and drive toward Bever
Bever, 260 м
260 м
Turn slight right onto Engadinerstrasse
Engadinerstrasse, 4 km 865 м
4 km 865 м
Turn sharp left onto Via d'Alvra and drive toward Albulapass
Via d'Alvra, Albulapass, 18 km 200 м
18 km 200 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Trenord
Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
my-link@trenord.it
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Varenna Esino to Colico
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.05–$3.94
Train from Colico to Chiavenna
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$2.41
Train from Varenna Esino to Tirano
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.62–$10.16
Rhätische Bahn
Phone:
+41 81 288 65 65
Website:
rhb.ch/en/home
Train from St. Moritz to Preda
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.70–$15.24
Train from Tirano to St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$30.49–$36.84
Bus operators
Swiss PostAuto
Phone:
+41 584483500
Email:
info@postauto.ch
Website:
postauto.ch
Bus from Menaggio, Hotel Bellavista to St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.80–$15.24
Bus from Chiavenna, Stazione to St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.35–$9.53
Other operators
Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
Phone:
800 551801
Email:
naviges@navigazionelaghi.it
Website:
navigazionelaghi.it/
Other from Varenna to Menaggio
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.94–$5.46
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Varenna to Glacier Express?
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Glacier Express is to train and bus which costs $20.65 - $27.17 and takes 5h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Varenna to Glacier Express?
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Glacier Express is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $25 - $36.96 .
Is there a direct train between Varenna and Glacier Express?
No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Glacier Express. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Preda via Tirano and St. Moritz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
How far is it from Varenna to Glacier Express?
The distance between Varenna and Glacier Express is 126 km. The road distance is 127.3 km.
How do I travel from Varenna to Glacier Express without a car?
The best way to get from Varenna to Glacier Express without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $22.83 - $31.52 .
How long does it take to get from Varenna to Glacier Express?
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Varenna to Glacier Express, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Varenna to Glacier Express train from?
Varenna to Glacier Express train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Where does the Varenna to Glacier Express train arrive?
Varenna to Glacier Express train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Tirano station.
Can I drive from Varenna to Glacier Express?
Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Glacier Express is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Varenna to Glacier Express.
Where can I stay near Glacier Express?
There are 2271+ hotels available in Glacier Express. Prices start at $143.41 per night.
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