- Must visit
Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como’s most famous scientist, exhibiting instruments and documents related to electricity.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varenna to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varenna to Como will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
It's difficult to get from Varenna to Como without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 2855 · Autobus TRENORD 5004A · Regionale TRENORD 25510
Regionale TRENORD 2855 · S11 TRENORD 25026
Regionale TRENORD 2831 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159
Regionale TRENORD 2811 · Regionale TRENORD 25506 · Regionale TRENORD 2113
Regionale TRENORD 2825 · Regionale TRENORD 25520
Regionale TRENORD 2811 · Regionale TRENORD 25506
Regionale TRENORD 2825 · Regionale TRENORD 25520
Regionale TRENORD 2839 · Regionale TRENORD 25534
Regionale TRENORD 2837 · Regionale TRENORD 25532
Regionale TRENORD 2835 · Regionale TRENORD 25530Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varenna to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a ferry costs an average of $11.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Varenna to Como:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Varenna to Como costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 20m.
Train takes on average 1h 23m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€1). The journey takes 1h 23m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Varenna to Como trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2843 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 9:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 11:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2843 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 9:35 PM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2843 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 9:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 11:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 2811 · Regionale TRENORD 25506 · Regionale TRENORD 2113 | 5:37 AM Varenna-esino | 2h18 | 7:55 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2811 · Regionale TRENORD 25506 · Regionale TRENORD 2113 | 5:37 AM Varenna-esino | 2h10 | 7:47 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2811 · Regionale TRENORD 25506 | 5:37 AM Varenna-esino | 1h46 | 7:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2813 · Regionale TRENORD 25508 | 6:18 AM Varenna-esino | 2h05 | 8:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2813 · Regionale TRENORD 25508 · Regionale TRENORD 117 | 6:18 AM Varenna-esino | 2h20 | 8:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2813 · Regionale TRENORD 25508 · Regionale TRENORD 117 | 6:18 AM Varenna-esino | 2h26 | 8:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2855 · S11 TRENORD 25026 | 6:42 AM Varenna-esino | 2h28 | 9:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2855 · Autobus TRENORD 5004A · Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 6:42 AM Varenna-esino | 2h41 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2815 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 7:35 AM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 9:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2815 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 7:35 AM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 9:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2815 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 7:35 AM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2817 · Regionale TRENORD 25512 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 8:35 AM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 10:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2817 · Regionale TRENORD 25512 | 8:35 AM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 10:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2817 · Regionale TRENORD 25512 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 8:35 AM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 10:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2819 · Regionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 9:35 AM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 11:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2819 · Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 9:35 AM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 11:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2819 · Regionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 9:35 AM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 11:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2821 · Regionale TRENORD 25516 | 10:35 AM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 12:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2821 · Regionale TRENORD 25516 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 10:35 AM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 12:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2821 · Regionale TRENORD 25516 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 10:35 AM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 12:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2823 · Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 11:35 AM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 1:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2823 · Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 11:35 AM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 1:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2823 · Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 11:35 AM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2825 · Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 12:35 PM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 2:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2825 · Regionale TRENORD 25520 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 12:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 2:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2825 · Regionale TRENORD 25520 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 12:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 2:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2827 · Regionale TRENORD 25522 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 1:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 3:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2827 · Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 1:35 PM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 3:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2827 · Regionale TRENORD 25522 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 1:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 3:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2829 · Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 2:35 PM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2829 · Regionale TRENORD 25524 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 2:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 4:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2829 · Regionale TRENORD 25524 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 2:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 4:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2831 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 3:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 5:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2831 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 3:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 5:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2831 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 3:35 PM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 5:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2833 · Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 4:35 PM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 6:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2833 · Regionale TRENORD 25528 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 4:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 6:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2833 · Regionale TRENORD 25528 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 4:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 6:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2835 · Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 5:35 PM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 7:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2835 · Regionale TRENORD 25530 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 5:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 7:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2835 · Regionale TRENORD 25530 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 5:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 7:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2837 · Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 6:35 PM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2837 · Regionale TRENORD 25532 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 6:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 8:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2837 · Regionale TRENORD 25532 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 6:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 8:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2839 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 7:35 PM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2839 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 7:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 9:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2839 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 7:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 9:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2841 · Regionale TRENORD 25536 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 8:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 10:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2841 · Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 8:35 PM Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2841 · Regionale TRENORD 25536 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 8:35 PM Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 10:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Varenna to Como run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 43 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
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Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como’s most famous scientist, exhibiting instruments and documents related to electricity.
Como’s main civic art gallery, with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning local and Lombard history.
Specialized museum on Como’s silk industry, a defining part of the city’s identity, with machinery, textiles, and fashion-related exhibits.
The lakeside promenade is the city’s signature walking area, ideal for views, photos, and an easy introduction to Como.
Como’s main waterfront square, lively and central, with classic lake views and direct access to the historic center.
A highly popular ride and hill area for panoramic views over Como and the lake, especially favored for social-media photos.
Creamy risotto topped with fillets of Lake Como perch, one of the area’s signature dishes and a classic of local home cooking.
Rich mountain-style polenta finished with butter, local cheese, garlic, and sage; a traditional specialty of the Como area.
Salted and sun-dried lake fish, usually shad, grilled and served with polenta; an old fishermen’s dish strongly tied to Lake Como.
Well-known traditional venue near Como, famous for hearty local cuisine, grilled meats, polenta, and rustic atmosphere.
Established central Como restaurant known for refined Lombard cuisine, lake fish, and an elegant but welcoming atmosphere.
Historic osteria in Como’s old town, appreciated for traditional regional dishes, local wines, and intimate character.
Moderate for Italy. Lakefront dining and hotels cost more, while local cafes and trattorias are reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares slightly.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varenna to Como by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Como, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Varenna to Como trains use the Varenna-esino to Como S. Giovanni station pair, with some services arriving at Como Lago. Use this guide to compare Varenna and Como train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Como S. Giovanni is 1 km from Como city centre. Public transport options include:
Como S. Giovanni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Como Caffe
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are two ATM machines on W. Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30. Information desks are on the ground level.
Luggage storage is located near the station.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como S. Giovanni: Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel, Hotel Borgovico, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Lago 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 Sociale, Osteria del Gallo
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Lago. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Como Lago. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Como Lago: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Lago: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Lago: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropole Suisse, Albergo Terminus Hotel, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior.
Como Borghi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Como Borghi.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Borghi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Como Borghi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Borghi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Borghi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Flori, Albergo Firenze, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
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