How to travel from Rome to Varenna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Varenna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €41.

Distance: 325 miles (524 km)

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Flight

€50

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Cheapest

€70

Average price

7h 43m

Average total duration

7h 13m

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30m

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4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

Frecciarossa

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from Rome to Varenna

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
05:30AM12h45
Rome
06:15PMVarenna
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
05:30AM12h45
Rome
06:15PMVarenna
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:45PM8h55
Rome
09:40PMVarenna
$651One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
11:05AM10h35
Rome
09:40PMVarenna
$661One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee
09:00PM9h00
Rome
06:00AMVarenna
$701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:30AM9h50
Rome
04:20PMVarenna
$721One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Varenna

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 Rome to Varenna.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Varenna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Varenna is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Varenna:

A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Varenna costing on average $38 (€30).

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Varenna costing on average $51 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Varenna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Varenna take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 1m.

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

The distance from Rome to Varenna is approximately 325 miles (524 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Varenna is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Varenna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Varenna:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Varenna-esino.
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Varenna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale to go to Varenna by train.
  • Travel with ITA to go to Varenna by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Varenna:
  • 14 direct flights per day with ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Varenna often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Milan Centrale, Bellagio, Bergamo, Lecco. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Varenna and these popular destinations at a great price.

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