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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Varenna:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Varenna costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Varenna costing on average $140 (€115).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Flight takes on average 7h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Venice to Varenna
How to get from Venice to Varenna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Varenna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM5h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)8:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM5h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)8:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FRECCIAROSSA 9729+
Regionale TRENORD 28321:30 PM3h54Venice Mestre5:24 PMVarenna-esino$691One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale TRENORD 282810:23 AM5h01Venice Mestre3:24 PMVarenna-esino$331One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 · Regionale TRENORD 28206:23 AM5h01Venice Mestre11:24 AMVarenna-esino$331One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3452 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale TRENORD 28247:23 AM6h01Venice Mestre1:24 PMVarenna-esino$331One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM5h25Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti8:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM5h40Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)11:50 AMComo, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 AM6h25Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti11:50 AMComo, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)$351One-way1 transfer
AZ1462 · AZ20503:15 PM3h55Venice Marco Polo Airport7:10 PMMilan Linate Airport$4921One-way1 transfer- AZ1480 · AZ21307:10 PM4h00Venice Marco Polo Airport11:10 PMMilan Linate Airport$4921One-way1 transfer
- AZ1466 · AZ1627 · AZ164411:20 AM7h20Venice Marco Polo Airport6:40 PMMilan Linate Airport$5971One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Varenna:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Varenna costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Varenna costing on average $140 (€115).
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Flight takes on average 7h 52m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Varenna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Varenna-esino.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Varenna by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale to go to Varenna by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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