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Compare train, ferry, and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. 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 bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$10 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Como to Varenna:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Varenna costing on average $10.
A bus is $6 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Como to Varenna costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 43m.
Ferry takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 1h 3m 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.
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 10443 · Regionale TRENORD 28428:41 PM1h43Como San Giovanni10:24 PMVarenna-esino$81One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Regionale TRENORD 10443 · Regionale TRENORD 28428:41 PM1h43Como San Giovanni10:24 PMVarenna-esino$81One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Regionale TRENORD 10443 · Regionale TRENORD 28428:41 PM1h43Como San Giovanni10:24 PMVarenna-esino$81One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale TRENORD 10435 · S7 TRENORD 24757 · Regionale TRENORD 28344:41 PM1h43Como San Giovanni6:24 PMVarenna-esino$81One-way2 transfers
- Regionale TRENORD 10439 · S7 TRENORD 24765 · Regionale TRENORD 28386:41 PM1h43Como San Giovanni8:24 PMVarenna-esino$81One-way2 transfers
- Regionale TRENORD 10437 · S7 TRENORD 24761 · Regionale TRENORD 28365:41 PM1h43Como San Giovanni7:24 PMVarenna-esino$81One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Varenna:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Varenna costing on average $10.
A bus is $6 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Como to Varenna costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 43m.
Ferry takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 45 trains per day.
- Around 14 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, ferry, and bus 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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