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Compare train and bus for Varenna to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varenna to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of CHF 6 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of CHF 6, while a train costs an average of CHF 8.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 8 Average price | CHF 6 Average price Cheapest | CHF 16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Varenna to Milan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Varenna to Milan:
A ferry is CHF 2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varenna to Milan costing on average CHF 8.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 20m by car) and roughly CHF 8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 8 vs CHF 16). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Varenna to Milan
How to get from Varenna to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varenna to Milan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Regionale TRENORD 2811
5:37 AM 1h03 Varenna-esino 6:40 AM Milan Centrale CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Regionale TRENORD 2811
5:37 AM 1h03 Varenna-esino 6:40 AM Milan Centrale CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Regionale TRENORD 2811
5:37 AM 1h03 Varenna-esino 6:40 AM Milan Centrale CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale TRENORD 2833
4:35 PM 1h05 Varenna-esino 5:40 PM Milan Centrale CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale TRENORD 2831
3:35 PM 1h05 Varenna-esino 4:40 PM Milan Centrale CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale TRENORD 2823
11:35 AM 1h05 Varenna-esino 12:40 PM Milan Centrale CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Varenna to Milan:
A ferry is CHF 2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varenna to Milan costing on average CHF 8.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
- Around 21 ferries per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varenna and Milan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Varenna-esino and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Ferries mostly depart from Varenna and arrive in Bellagio.
- Travel with Navigazione Laghi to go to Milan by ferry.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Milan by train.
- 21 direct ferries per day with Navigazione Laghi.
- 18 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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