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Compare train and ferry for Varenna to Como
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varenna to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. 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 train costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Varenna to Como:
A train is $4 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Varenna to Como costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 59m 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 Varenna to Como
How to get from Varenna to Como by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varenna to Como is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 2823 · S7 TRENORD 24748 · Regionale TRENORD 1042611:35 AM1h43Varenna-esino1:18 PMComo San Giovanni$81One-way2 transfers
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Regionale TRENORD 2823 · S7 TRENORD 24748 · Regionale TRENORD 1042611:35 AM1h43Varenna-esino1:18 PMComo San Giovanni$81One-way2 transfers
Fastest
Regionale TRENORD 2823 · S7 TRENORD 24748 · Regionale TRENORD 1042611:35 AM1h43Varenna-esino1:18 PMComo San Giovanni$81One-way2 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2831 · S7 TRENORD 24764 · Regionale TRENORD 104343:35 PM1h43Varenna-esino5:18 PMComo San Giovanni$81One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2827 · S7 TRENORD 24756 · Regionale TRENORD 104301:35 PM1h43Varenna-esino3:18 PMComo San Giovanni$81One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2825 · S7 TRENORD 24752 · Regionale TRENORD 1042812:35 PM1h43Varenna-esino2:18 PMComo San Giovanni$81One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Varenna to Como:
A train is $4 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Varenna to Como costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 45 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varenna and Como as scheduled services by train and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Varenna-esino and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
- Travel with Regionale, Trenord to go to Como by train.
- Travel with Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi to go to Como by ferry.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Como by bus.
- 4 direct ferries per day with Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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