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Compare train and bus for Milan to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Varenna:
A train is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Varenna costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
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How to get from Milan to Varenna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Varenna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 282211:20 AM1h04Milan Centrale12:24 PMVarenna-esino$91One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TRENORD 282211:20 AM1h04Milan Centrale12:24 PMVarenna-esino$91One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TRENORD 282211:20 AM1h04Milan Centrale12:24 PMVarenna-esino$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 282010:20 AM1h04Milan Centrale11:24 AMVarenna-esino$91One-way0 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 28303:20 PM1h04Milan Centrale4:24 PMVarenna-esino$91One-way0 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 28282:20 PM1h04Milan Centrale3:24 PMVarenna-esino$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Varenna:
A train is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Varenna costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Varenna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Varenna-esino.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Varenna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Trenord to go to Varenna by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct trains per day with Regionale, Trenord.
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