
Getting to the funicular:
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On foot
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By car
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By bus: Line C from Varese. Click here to find timetables and stops.
The service:
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Departures every 10 minutes from Località Vellone (lower station) and Santa Maria del Monte (upper station)
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Travel time: approximately 2 minutes
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Onboard capacity: 55 seats
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When the funicular is closed, the service is provided by a minibus. At the lower station, minibuses depart from Piazzale Montanari. At the upper station, from Piazzale Pogliaghi (funicular station).
Timetable:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday–Friday: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Simultaneous departures from the Varese Vellone and Santa Maria del Monte stations.
Tickets (purchasable directly at both the lower and upper stations):
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Single ticket €1.60
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Round-trip ticket €3.20
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Children up to 4 years old travel for free.
Promotional fares:
Groups (minimum 10 people):
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Single ride €1.50
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Round trip €3.00
Parties (minimum 20 people):
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Single ride €1.50
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Round trip €2.60
Other fares:
Bicycles, pets, strollers, other items €3.10
Single ride + bicycles, pets, strollers, other items €4.70
Round trip + bicycles, pets, strollers, other items €9.40
The companion of a person with disabilities travels for free.
Guide dogs for the visually impaired travel for free.
Dogs must wear a muzzle.




















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