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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.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$28
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$37
Fastest journey on Oct 20
3 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
4 h 1 m
Trains on Oct 20
53
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Varenna without transferring at least once.
8984+
Regionale TRENORD 2834
8984+
Regionale TRENORD 2836
8984+
Regionale TRENORD 2838
8986+
Regionale TRENORD 2836
8986+
Regionale TRENORD 2838
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+
Regionale TRENORD 2832
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
Regionale TRENORD 2828
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+
Regionale TRENORD 2927 · Regionale TRENORD 2818
FRECCIAROSSA 9750+
Regionale TRENORD 2971 · Regionale TRENORD 2840
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+
Regionale TRENORD 2935 · Regionale TRENORD 2822Trains from Venice to Varenna run on average 49 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 49 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 9:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Varenna trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17176 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 5:04 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h20 | 11:24 AM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 5:39 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h45 | 10:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 5:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 12:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 5:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 10:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 5:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 11:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 6:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h14 | 12:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17162 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 6:12 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 12:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ Regionale TRENORD 2927 · Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 6:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 10:24 AM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3482 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 7:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h14 | 1:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17166 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 7:12 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 1:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 7:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 11:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8974+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 7:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 12:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8974+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 7:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 2:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8974+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 7:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 1:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 8:00 AM Venice Mestre | 4h24 | 12:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 8:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h14 | 2:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17250 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 8:12 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 2:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ Regionale TRENORD 2935 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 8:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 12:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 9:00 AM Venice Mestre | 4h24 | 1:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 9:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h14 | 3:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 9:23 AM Venice Mestre | 6h01 | 3:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h58 | 2:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 9:34 AM Venice Mestre | 6h50 | 4:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 11:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h14 | 5:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17190 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 11:12 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 5:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 11:30 AM Venice Mestre | 3h54 | 3:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 11:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h36 | 4:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 12:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h14 | 6:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17196 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 12:12 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 6:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 1:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h14 | 7:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17266 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 1:12 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 7:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 1:30 PM Venice Mestre | 3h54 | 5:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 1:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h36 | 6:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 1:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 6:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 1:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 8:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 1:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 7:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 2:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h14 | 8:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17202 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 2:12 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 8:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
8986+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 2:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 7:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 2:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 8:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 2:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 9:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17204 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 3:12 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 9:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
8988+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 3:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 8:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 3:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 9:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 3:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 10:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 4:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 9:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 4:23 PM Venice Mestre | 6h01 | 10:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 4:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h36 | 9:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale TRENORD 2844 | 5:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h14 | 11:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17216 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale TRENORD 2844 | 5:12 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 11:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9750+ Regionale TRENORD 2971 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 5:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 9:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 6:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 10:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ Regionale TRENORD 2844 | 7:00 PM Venice Mestre | 4h24 | 11:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
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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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Varenna-Esino -> Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Varenna 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 Varenna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice to Varenna trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Varenna-esino station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Varenna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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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