Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Varenna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Varenna

With a population of 764, Varenna is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Varenna has to offer.

When to visit Varenna

Varenna in January
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in January
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Varenna

Plane

Although Varenna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 61 km from Varenna. The shortest flight to Varenna from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Turin takes 0h 50m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 11m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 61 km from Varenna. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Avis, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 161 km and will cost you around $27. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Varenna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 61 km from Varenna. The shortest flight to Varenna from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Turin takes 0h 50m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 11m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 61 km from Varenna. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Avis, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 161 km and will cost you around $27. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,835 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,859 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,720 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,918 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,148 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around $472 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $486 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Varenna

Most booked hotels in Varenna

Hotel Belvedere
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$1,575+
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$1,984+
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Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Hotel Il Perlo
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$417+
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Albergo Silvio
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$376+
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Hotel Excelsior Splendide
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$339+
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Hiring a car in Varenna

Expect to pay $3.40 per litre in Varenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.71 and $54.28. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Varenna, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.40 per litre in Varenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.71 and $54.28. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Varenna, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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