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 November
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 47m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 44m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 145 km and will cost you around $7. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 169 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 47m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 44m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 145 km and will cost you around $7. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around $451 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $479 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)
$1,297+
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$1,448+
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Hotel Bellagio
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$427+
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Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Hotel Il Perlo
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$442+
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Hotel Excelsior Splendide
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$303+
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Hiring a car in Varenna

Expect to pay $3.23 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 $38.72 and $51.62. The most frequently booked car type in Varenna is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.23 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 $38.72 and $51.62. The most frequently booked car type in Varenna is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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