How to travel from Varenna to Venice

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Varenna to Venice

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varenna to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a bus costs an average of $97.

Distance: 152 miles (245 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Varenna to Venice is a train with an average price of $34.

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

A train is $64 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varenna to Venice costing on average $97.

A train is $166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varenna to Venice costing on average $200.

The fastest way to travel from Varenna to Venice is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 32m.

Flight takes on average 7h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Varenna and Venice including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Varenna to Venice among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 4h 2m versus 3h 13m 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.

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from Varenna to Venice

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

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

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2813 · Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3495
    6:18 AM5h19
    Varenna-esino
    11:37 AMVenice Mestre
    $331One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2813 · Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3495
    6:18 AM5h19
    Varenna-esino
    11:37 AMVenice Mestre
    $331One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ2071 · AZ1467
    3:00 PM3h25
    Milan Linate Airport
    6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1751One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2835 · Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521
    5:35 PM6h02
    Varenna-esino
    11:37 PMVenice Mestre
    $331One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2811 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale 17299
    5:37 AM6h11
    Varenna-esino
    11:48 AMVenezia Porto Marghera
    $331One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2827 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale 17233
    1:35 PM6h13
    Varenna-esino
    7:48 PMVenezia Porto Marghera
    $331One-way
    2 transfers
  • GoOpti
    2:00 PM5h15
    Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve)
    7:15 PMVenezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
    $2881One-way
    0 transfers
  • GoOpti
    2:00 PM5h15
    Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve)
    7:15 PMVenezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
    $2881One-way
    0 transfers
  • GoOpti
    1:15 PM5h15
    Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve)
    6:30 PMVenezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
    $2881One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ2133 · AZ1467
    1:00 PM5h25
    Milan Linate Airport
    6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1751One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1671 · AZ1606 · AZ1473
    2:00 PM8h55
    Milan Linate Airport
    10:55 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2201One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1787 · AZ1792 · AZ1467
    12:50 PM5h35
    Milan Linate Airport
    6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2281One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Varenna to Venice

Travel to Venice 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 Varenna to Venice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Varenna and Venice including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Varenna to Venice is a train with an average price of $34.

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

A train is $64 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varenna to Venice costing on average $97.

A train is $166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varenna to Venice costing on average $200.

The fastest way to travel from Varenna to Venice is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 32m.

Flight takes on average 7h 8m.

The distance from Varenna to Venice is approximately 152 miles (245 km).
The average frequency per day from Varenna to Venice is:
  • Around 30 trains per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Varenna to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Varenna-esino and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Varenna to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale to go to Venice by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Varenna to Venice:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Varenna to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.

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