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Transfer to/from Varenna

Posted by (Florida) on

Hi All:

As part of an upcoming trip to Italy, my husband and I are planning to take the train from S. Margherita Liguere-Portofina to Milano Central and then to Varenna Esina. We will be staying in Varenna at the Hotel Royal Victoria. Does anyone know the proximity from train station and best way to transfer to the hotel? I will also check with the Concierge for a potential hotel transport.

Also, we have booked a train trip from the hotel to Tirano for an 8 AM train (Berina Express) to Switzerland. What is the best way to get to Tirano for early morning from our hotel? I saw a rate of $248E which seems high, but again I'm not clear on the proximity or if other options exist.

Thanks in advance!

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Unfortunately, you booked an 8:06 Bernina Express train, and the first train from Varenna does not arrive until 8:52. Now you are in a fix. If you want to make it, check out of your hotel in Varenna the night before and take a late train to Tirano and get a hotel there. Last train from Varenna is at 8:25 pm and arrives in Tirano at 9:52 pm. Cost is 8 EUR per person

The Hotel Royal Victoria is about 1/2 mile from the train station, fortunately down hill at first and then fairly level the rest of the way.

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