Is it possible to take a ferry or train from Varenna to
Lucarno? We have a few extra days and would like to go
to Switzerland without having to take the train to Milan
and then into Switzerland.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
The map on Steve's post is from www.bahn.de, the German Rail site. To see the timetables, click on the drop-down flag menu for English. After you get summary timetables for Varenna-Esino to Locarno, click on the arrow to the left of each departure time to see the connecting points.
Posted by
OP
Oakland
19 posts
Okay- I see, does anyone know the travel time by
train from Milan to Interlaken?
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
Now that you know how to use www.bahn.de for timetables for Varenna-Locarno, you can use it for Milan-Interlaken, too. It's the best timetable site for virtually all of Europe.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32209 posts
Suzy,
Could you clarify the information you're requesting. Are you referring to Lugano OR Locarno?
You can certainly take a train, but the travel time will depend on which location you're referring to. If you'd like to take a short day trip to Locarno, you might consider spending a few days in Stresa (which is also about an hour from Milan). From there you could take the beautiful Cento Valli railway from Stresa to Locarno, and then return by boat in the early evening.
Some additional information would help.....