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Casa Museo di Villa Monastero
House museum within Villa Monastero presenting period interiors, collections, and the villa's history. A strong cultural complement to the celebrated gardens.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colico to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colico to Varenna will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
On Thu, Nov 05, we found 1 trains from Colico to Varenna, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Thu, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 20 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.

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Trains from Colico to Varenna run on average 43 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 40 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 18m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 40 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Colico to Varenna.
The table below shows live departures for Colico to Varenna trains for today, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale TRENORD 2811 | 5:14 AM Colico station | 0h22 | 5:36 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2813 | 5:59 AM Colico station | 0h18 | 6:17 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2855 | 6:14 AM Colico station | 0h27 | 6:41 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2855 | 6:19 AM Piona | 0h22 | 6:41 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10313 | 6:27 AM Colico station | 0h32 | 6:59 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10313 | 6:31 AM Piona | 0h28 | 6:59 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10310 · Regionale TRENORD 2815 | 6:53 AM Piona | 0h41 | 7:34 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2815 | 7:14 AM Colico station | 0h20 | 7:34 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10315 | 7:37 AM Colico station | 0h28 | 8:05 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10315 | 7:44 AM Piona | 0h21 | 8:05 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2817 | 8:14 AM Colico station | 0h20 | 8:34 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10317 | 8:37 AM Colico station | 0h28 | 9:05 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10317 | 8:44 AM Piona | 0h21 | 9:05 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2819 | 9:14 AM Colico station | 0h20 | 9:34 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10319 | 9:37 AM Colico station | 0h28 | 10:05 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10319 | 9:44 AM Piona | 0h21 | 10:05 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2821 | 10:14 AM Colico station | 0h20 | 10:34 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10316 · Regionale TRENORD 2823 | 10:15 AM Piona | 1h19 | 11:34 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2823 | 11:14 AM Colico station | 0h20 | 11:34 AM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10323 | 11:37 AM Colico station | 0h28 | 12:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10323 | 11:44 AM Piona | 0h21 | 12:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2825 | 12:14 PM Colico station | 0h20 | 12:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2827 | 1:14 PM Colico station | 0h20 | 1:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10327 | 1:37 PM Colico station | 0h28 | 2:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10327 | 1:44 PM Piona | 0h21 | 2:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2829 | 2:14 PM Colico station | 0h20 | 2:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10309 | 2:37 PM Colico station | 0h28 | 3:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10309 | 2:44 PM Piona | 0h21 | 3:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2831 | 3:14 PM Colico station | 0h20 | 3:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10331 | 3:37 PM Colico station | 0h28 | 4:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10331 | 3:44 PM Piona | 0h21 | 4:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2833 | 4:14 PM Colico station | 0h20 | 4:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10333 | 4:37 PM Colico station | 0h28 | 5:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10333 | 4:44 PM Piona | 0h21 | 5:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2835 | 5:14 PM Colico station | 0h20 | 5:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10335 | 5:37 PM Colico station | 0h28 | 6:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10335 | 5:44 PM Piona | 0h21 | 6:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2837 | 6:14 PM Colico station | 0h20 | 6:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10337 | 6:37 PM Colico station | 0h28 | 7:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10337 | 6:44 PM Piona | 0h21 | 7:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2839 | 7:14 PM Colico station | 0h20 | 7:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10339 | 7:37 PM Colico station | 0h28 | 8:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10339 | 7:44 PM Piona | 0h21 | 8:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2841 | 8:14 PM Colico station | 0h20 | 8:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10341 | 8:37 PM Colico station | 0h28 | 9:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10341 | 8:44 PM Piona | 0h21 | 9:05 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2843 | 9:14 PM Colico station | 0h20 | 9:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 10338 · Regionale TRENORD 94081 | 9:15 PM Piona | 1h19 | 10:34 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 94081 | 10:15 PM Colico station | 0h19 | 10:34 PM Varenna-esino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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House museum within Villa Monastero presenting period interiors, collections, and the villa's history. A strong cultural complement to the celebrated gardens.
Historic villa interiors with decorative rooms and art displays inside one of Lake Como's most famous residences. Ideal for architecture and heritage enthusiasts.
Botanical and decorative heritage experience in the Villa Cipressi complex, where landscaped terraces and historic structures create an open-air cultural visit.
Famous lakeside promenade suspended along the waterfront. Easy, photogenic, and ideal for first views of Varenna's colorful houses and the central lake.
Old harbor area with boats, pastel façades, and one of Varenna's most photographed perspectives. Best for atmosphere, walking, and sunset views.
Terraced botanical gardens descending to the lake, celebrated for cypresses, exotic plants, and elegant viewpoints. One of Varenna's signature scenic walks.
Buckwheat pasta ribbons with butter, cabbage, potatoes and local cheese. A classic dish of nearby Valtellina, long loved around Lake Como for hearty alpine comfort.
Small buckwheat dumplings mixed with greens and bread, then baked with butter and cheese. Traditional mountain fare eaten across the Lake Como area.
Crisp fried buckwheat fritters with a melted cheese center, usually Casera. A beloved Valtellina specialty often served as a starter near Lake Como.
Elegant lakeside fine dining known for refined Italian cuisine, tasting menus and a romantic setting inside Hotel Royal Victoria.
Popular lakeside venue with polished service, seafood, risotto and scenic terrace views. A strong choice for a leisurely meal in central Varenna.
Well-known traditional restaurant in Varenna serving lake fish, pasta and regional dishes in a historic, relaxed setting near the waterfront.
Moderate for Lake Como: stays and lakefront dining cost more than inland towns, but ferries and simple meals remain manageable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Most Colico to Varenna trains use the Colico to Varenna-esino station pair. Use this guide to compare Colico and Varenna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Colico has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Vapore, Trattoria Locanda Capolago
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Ticket office support is available at Colico. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Colico. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Colico: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Colico: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colico: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Risi, Seven Park Hotel, Hotel Lago di Como.
Piona is 1 km from Colico city centre. Public transport options include:
Piona has practical services for this route, including Dining and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Piona.
Nearby hotels include B&B e Residence Abbazia di Piona, Hotel Risi, Seven Park Hotel.
Varenna-esino has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Varenna-esino.
Ticket office support is available at Varenna-esino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Varenna-esino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Varenna-esino: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varenna-esino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Olivedo, Albergo Milano, Hotel du Lac.
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