Venice to Varenna bus with BlaBlaCar

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Venice to Varenna

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

$28

Average price

$43

Fastest journey

3 h 40 m

Average duration

5 h 28 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

245 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Venice to Varenna will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.

Fast buses

Of the 17 buses that leave Venice for Varenna on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:30PM6h25
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
11:55PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$281One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar
01:00PM4h50
Venice
05:50PMVarenna
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:25AM6h25
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
05:50PMLugano, Via Ciani
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:55PM7h20
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
08:15PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$301One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:15PM6h00
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
08:15PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$301One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Varenna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €112.

Distance: 152 miles (245 km)

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Train
Flight

€24

Average price

Cheapest

€38

Average price

€173

Average price

3h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

12h 0m

Average total duration

9h 0m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Venice to Varenna Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:00AM
Arrival Time
08:25AM
Duration
7h25
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:15AM
Arrival Time
08:25AM
Duration
7h10
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:40AM
Arrival Time
03:45PM
Duration
9h05
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
03:45PM
Duration
7h45
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:35AM
Arrival Time
05:50PM
Duration
8h15
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:55AM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
8h25
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:25AM
Arrival Time
05:50PM
Duration
6h25
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:55PM
Arrival Time
08:15PM
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
05:50PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:20PM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:15PM
Arrival Time
08:15PM
Duration
6h00
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
06:10PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:50PM
Arrival Time
10:55PM
Duration
8h05
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:10PM
Arrival Time
10:55PM
Duration
7h45
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
11:55PM
Duration
6h25
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$28

Live departures

Venice to Varenna bus times

The table below shows live departures for Venice to Varenna buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 4:42 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
8h20
8:20 AM Lugano, Via Ciani1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
7h25
7:25 AM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
8h05
8:20 AM Lugano, Via Ciani1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
7h10
7:25 AM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:40 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
9h05
2:45 PM Lugano, Via Ciani1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
7h45
2:45 PM Lugano, Via Ciani1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
8h15
4:50 PM Lugano, Via Ciani1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
8h25
5:20 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:25 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
6h25
4:50 PM Lugano, Via Ciani0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:55 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
7h20
7:15 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
6h00
7:15 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
8h05
9:55 PM Lugano, Via Ciani1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
7h45
9:55 PM Lugano, Via Ciani1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
6h25
10:55 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
7h00
11:30 PM Lugano, Via Ciani1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Venice to Varenna

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Buses from Venice to Varenna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.

There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 5h 15m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
152 miles (245 km)
Average bus duration
2h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
$17 (€14)
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
5h 15m
First bus
00:35
Last bus
23:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Venice to VarennaYou can travel by bus between Venice to Varenna with BlaBlaCar for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Venice to Varenna

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Varenna by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Varenna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
There are 2 buses a day from Venice to Varenna which require at least one change with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the best Venice to Varenna bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with BlaBlaCar. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Venice and Varenna to compare what amenities they may offer.
A day trip to Varenna from Venice is worth doing with a journey time of min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a train from Venice to Varenna.
No, the bus from Venice to Varenna has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Venice to Varenna.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Varenna are:
  • Villa Monastero, a historic villa with botanical gardens and a museum offering panoramic views of Lake Como
  • Castello di Vezio, a medieval castle with stunning views and falconry displays
  • Church of San Giorgio, a Romanesque-style church with notable frescoes and a serene atmosphere
  • Fiumelatte, a short river known for its milky-white waters and picturesque surroundings
  • Passeggiata degli Innamorati, a scenic lakeside promenade ideal for leisurely walks and enjoying the natural beauty.
The best things to do in Varenna include:
  • Explore the charming streets of Varenna and discover local shops and cafes
  • Take a boat tour on Lake Como for breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and villages
  • Visit the Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences for a unique insight into local wildlife
  • Enjoy a wine tasting experience at a local vineyard
  • Participate in a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Italian dishes.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Venice to Varenna.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Venice to Varenna, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
  • Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
  • Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Venice to Varenna.
    No, luggage for the bus from Venice to Varenna needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Venice to Varenna.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Venice to Varenna.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Venice to Varenna.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Venice to Varenna.

    popular bus stations

    Popular bus stations from Venice to Varenna

    Venice
    Varenna
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    7 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Viale Galileo Galilei
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the arrivals area.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transit options for Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
    • Bus: 5, 15
    Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus
    information
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    information

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