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
$230
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
$230
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 28h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Bologna takes 2h 14m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $35 for a 3h 26m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 233 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 28h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Bologna takes 2h 14m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $35 for a 3h 26m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,879 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,838 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,364 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,866 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around $416 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $650 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Varenna

Most booked hotels in Varenna

Hotel Du Lac & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$615+
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Hotel Belvedere
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$1,183+
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Hotel Bellagio
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$337+
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$1,718+
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Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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Hiring a car in Varenna

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.24 and $58.98.

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.24 and $58.98.