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Compare bus, train, and flight for Varenna to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varenna to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. 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 $32, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m 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 Varenna to Florence:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varenna to Florence costing on average $52 (€42).
A train is $198 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varenna to Florence costing on average $230 (€187).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 10h 13m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $109 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77 (€63). The journey takes 4h 18m versus 4h 17m 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 Florence
How to get from Varenna to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varenna to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM6h55Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)9:00 PMFlorence, Guidoni Tram T2$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM6h55Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)9:00 PMFlorence, Guidoni Tram T2$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ2055 · AZ16757:30 AM3h05Milan Linate Airport10:35 AMFlorence Peretola Airport$3541One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2831 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale 178513:35 PM6h35Varenna-esino10:10 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$371One-way2 transfers- Regionale TRENORD 2815 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459+
Intercity 5847:35 AM7h20Varenna-esino2:55 PMFlorence Rifredi$441One-way2 transfers - Regionale TRENORD 2831+Intercity 5993:35 PM5h47Varenna-esino9:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:05 PM6h10Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)8:15 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM7h00Lugano, Via Ciani2:40 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM6h35Lugano, Via Ciani2:15 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$461One-way1 transfer
- AZ2133 · AZ16791:00 PM5h15Milan Linate Airport6:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$1981One-way1 transfer
- AZ2071 · AZ16793:00 PM3h15Milan Linate Airport6:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2191One-way1 transfer
- AZ2061 · AZ16815:00 PM5h40Milan Linate Airport10:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$3171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Varenna to Florence:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varenna to Florence costing on average $52 (€42).
A train is $198 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varenna to Florence costing on average $230 (€187).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 10h 13m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varenna and Florence as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Varenna-esino and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
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