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Compare train and ferry for Como to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Varenna 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 train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Como to Varenna:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Como to Varenna costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Como to Varenna
How to get from Como to Varenna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Como to Varenna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 25521 · Regionale TRENORD 28281:36 PM1h48Como San Giovanni3:24 PMVarenna-esino$111One-way1 transfer
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Regionale TRENORD 25521 · Regionale TRENORD 28281:36 PM1h48Como San Giovanni3:24 PMVarenna-esino$111One-way1 transfer
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Regionale TRENORD 25521 · Regionale TRENORD 28281:36 PM1h48Como San Giovanni3:24 PMVarenna-esino$111One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 25529 · Regionale TRENORD 28365:36 PM1h48Como San Giovanni7:24 PMVarenna-esino$111One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25511 · Regionale TRENORD 28188:36 AM1h48Como San Giovanni10:24 AMVarenna-esino$111One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25509 · Regionale TRENORD 28167:36 AM1h48Como San Giovanni9:24 AMVarenna-esino$111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Varenna:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Como to Varenna costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Varenna as scheduled services by train and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Varenna-esino.
- Travel with Regionale, Trenord to go to Varenna by train.
- Travel with Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi to go to Varenna by ferry.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Varenna by bus.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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