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Compare train, ferry, and bus for Colico to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colico to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, while a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$3 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Colico to Varenna:
A train is $0.46 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colico to Varenna costing on average $4.
A train is $7 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Colico to Varenna costing on average $10.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 32m.
The journey is about 2m faster (21m by train vs 23m by car) and roughly $1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($3 vs $4). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Colico to Varenna
How to get from Colico to Varenna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colico to Varenna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 103713:44 PM0h21Piona4:05 PMVarenna-esino$31One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TRENORD 103713:44 PM0h21Piona4:05 PMVarenna-esino$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale TRENORD 28135:59 AM0h18Colico station6:17 AMVarenna-esino$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 103671:44 PM0h21Piona2:05 PMVarenna-esino$31One-way0 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 103692:44 PM0h21Piona3:05 PMVarenna-esino$31One-way0 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 103035:44 PM0h21Piona6:05 PMVarenna-esino$31One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colico to Varenna:
A train is $0.46 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colico to Varenna costing on average $4.
A train is $7 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Colico to Varenna costing on average $10.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 48 buses per day.
- Around 39 trains per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colico and Varenna as scheduled services by train, ferry, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colico station and arrive in Varenna-esino.
- Travel with Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi to go to Varenna by ferry.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Varenna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Trenord to go to Varenna by train.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi.
- 47 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 37 direct trains per day with Regionale, Trenord.
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