What are the departure and arrival points in Florence and in Varenna?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to Varenna: Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Florence to Varenna depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Varenna-esino.

Which travel companies can get me from Florence to Varenna?

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Florence and Varenna: You can go to Varenna from Florence by train with Intercity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $56 (€48) with Intercity from Florence to Varenna on Omio.

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from Florence to Varenna

How to get from Florence to Varenna by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Florence to Varenna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

07:55AM3h29

Florence Santa Maria Novella

11:24AMVarenna-esino

€821One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

04:32AM6h52

Florence Santa Maria Novella

11:24AMVarenna-esino

€361One-way

2 transfers

Fastest

07:55AM3h29

Florence Santa Maria Novella

11:24AMVarenna-esino

€821One-way

1 transfer

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01:33PM6h51

Florence Rifredi

08:24PMVarenna-esino

€421One-way

2 transfers

08:21AM6h03

Florence Santa Maria Novella

02:24PMVarenna-esino

€521One-way

1 transfer

10:55AM3h29

Florence Santa Maria Novella

02:24PMVarenna-esino

€821One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information to Varenna from Florence

Distance	182 miles (293 km)
Available travel modes	Train
Fastest mode	Train • $56 (€48) • 6 h 51 min
Popular travel companies	Intercity

Take a train to travel 182 miles (293 km) from Florence to Varenna. Intercity is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct from Florence to Varenna.

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $35 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots when you can simply take a Frecciarossa travel to reach your destination in just a few hours. Frecciarossa is the premier high-speed travel service from Trenitalia, Italy’s national railroad company, with around 200 connections made across Italy per day. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making them one of the fastest in the world. You can expect to travel 182 miles (293 km) to Varenna from Florence on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

You can find the best deals on cheap Frecciarossa travel tickets right here. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you all travel information for the Florence to Varenna trip, such as departure and arrival times, stops, travel stations, journey times, and cheap fares. Once you’re ready, buy your Florence to Varenna travel ticket on Omio and enjoy traveling in full comfort on a Frecciarossa travel!

Italo is a brand of high-speed travel from the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) offering regular services to popular cities around Italy, such as Rome, Naples, Florence and Milan. Among its fleet of travel are the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly travel that can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). You can choose from the following Italo ticket types when purchasing tickets to Varenna from Florence: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex. Italo offers four different class options: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Standard services in all Italo travel include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of films, music and games). While some amenities may differ based on the class option booked, each travel car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort.

Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FAQs: Travel from Florence to Varenna

FAQs: Travel to Varenna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Varenna.

Travel Florence to Varenna by train.

The fastest way to travel to Varenna from Florence is by train, which requires on average 6 h 51 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 182 miles (293 km) from Florence to Varenna.

The average frequency per day from Florence to Varenna is:

Around 19 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Florence to Varenna as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to Varenna:

Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Florence to Varenna depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Varenna-esino.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Florence and Varenna:

You can go to Varenna from Florence by train with Intercity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $56 (€48) with Intercity from Florence to Varenna on Omio.

Looking to extend your trip from Florence to Varenna? Many Omio customers who go from Florence to Varenna usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Milan, Bergamo or Lecco. If you're looking to explore Milan, Bergamo or Lecco from Varenna, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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