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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Florence to Varenna:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Varenna costing on average $37.
A bus is $193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Varenna costing on average $224.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70. The journey takes 4h 28m versus 4h 12m 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 Florence to Varenna
How to get from Florence to Varenna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Varenna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TRENORD 28204:32 AM6h52Florence Santa Maria Novella11:24 AMVarenna-esino$371One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TRENORD 28204:32 AM6h52Florence Santa Maria Novella11:24 AMVarenna-esino$371One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FRECCIAROSSA 9504+Regionale TRENORD 28186:55 AM3h29Florence Santa Maria Novella10:24 AMVarenna-esino$631One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale 18377 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 · Regionale TRENORD 28442:53 PM8h31Florence Santa Maria Novella11:24 PMVarenna-esino$471One-way2 transfers
InterCityNotte 774 · InterCityNotte 758+Regionale TRENORD 28142:03 AM6h21Florence Campo di Marte8:24 AMVarenna-esino$521One-way2 transfers
Intercity 580+Regionale TRENORD 28268:21 AM6h03Florence Santa Maria Novella2:24 PMVarenna-esino$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:55 AM6h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:25 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$411One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:20 PM5h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$521One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 AM7h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:10 PMLugano, Via Ciani$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Varenna:
A train is $28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Varenna costing on average $59.
A train is $361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Varenna costing on average $392.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 46 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Varenna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Varenna-esino.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Varenna by train.
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