The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice to Varenna
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Varenna will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Varenna without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 · Regionale TRENORD 28226:23 AM6h01Venice Mestre12:24 PMVarenna-esino$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale 17204 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 28403:12 PM6h12Venezia Porto Marghera9:24 PMVarenna-esino$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale 17202 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale TRENORD 28382:12 PM6h12Venezia Porto Marghera8:24 PMVarenna-esino$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale TRENORD 2630 · Regionale TRENORD 283211:23 AM6h01Venice Mestre5:24 PMVarenna-esino$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale 17166 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale TRENORD 28247:12 AM6h12Venezia Porto Marghera1:24 PMVarenna-esino$371One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
Regionale TRENORD 282811:30 AM3h54Venice Mestre3:24 PMVarenna-esino$841One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+
Regionale TRENORD 28207:18 AM4h06Venice Santa Lucia11:24 AMVarenna-esino$841One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+
Regionale TRENORD 28321:18 PM4h06Venice Santa Lucia5:24 PMVarenna-esino$841One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+
Regionale TRENORD 2935 · Regionale TRENORD 28228:18 AM4h06Venice Santa Lucia12:24 PMVarenna-esino$841One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9750+
Regionale TRENORD 2971 · Regionale TRENORD 28405:18 PM4h06Venice Santa Lucia9:24 PMVarenna-esino$841One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
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 40m. 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 flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Venice to Varenna train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Varenna trains for tomorrow, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17176 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 3:12 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 9:24 AM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 3:39 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h45 | 8:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 3:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 8:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 3:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 10:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 3:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 9:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 4:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 9:24 AM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ Regionale TRENORD 2927 · Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 4:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 8:24 AM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 4:23 AM Venice Mestre | 6h01 | 10:24 AM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17166 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 5:12 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 11:24 AM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 5:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 9:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8974+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | On time 5:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 12:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8974+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | On time 5:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 10:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8974+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | On time 5:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 11:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 6:00 AM Venice Mestre | 4h24 | 10:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 6:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 11:24 AM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17250 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 6:12 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 12:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ Regionale TRENORD 2935 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 6:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 10:24 AM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 7:00 AM Venice Mestre | 4h24 | 11:24 AM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 7:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 12:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 7:23 AM Venice Mestre | 6h01 | 1:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h58 | 12:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
8978+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | On time 8:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 3:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8978+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | On time 8:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 2:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8978+ Regionale TRENORD 2828 | On time 8:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 1:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale TRENORD 2630 · Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 9:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 2:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale TRENORD 2630 · Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 9:23 AM Venice Mestre | 6h01 | 3:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 9:30 AM Venice Mestre | 3h54 | 1:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 9:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h36 | 2:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17196 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 10:12 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 4:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 11:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 4:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17266 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 11:12 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 5:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 11:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 3:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 11:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h36 | 4:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | On time 11:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 6:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | On time 11:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 5:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | On time 11:57 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 4:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 12:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 5:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17202 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 12:12 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 6:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
8986+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | On time 12:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 6:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | On time 12:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 7:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | On time 12:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 5:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 1:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 6:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17204 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 1:12 PM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 7:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
8988+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 1:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 6:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 1:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 7:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 · Autobus TRENORD 2842A | 1:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h49 | 8:46 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2682 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 2:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 7:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 2:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h36 | 7:24 PM Varenna-esino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9750+ Regionale TRENORD 2971 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 3:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 7:24 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
8992+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 · Autobus TRENORD 2842A | On time 3:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h49 | 8:46 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 · Autobus TRENORD 2842A | 4:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h28 | 8:46 PM Varenna-esino | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice to Varenna
Trains from Venice to Varenna run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 9:21 PM |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale from Venice to Varenna trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Regionale trains will get you between Venice and Varenna from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Venice to Varenna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Varenna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Varenna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Venice to Varenna
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Viale della Stazione.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera
- Hotel Lugano Torretta
- Hotel Mondial
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Venice and Mestre
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Train: Regional trains to Venice and Mestre
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, but spaces are limited.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Olivedo
- Albergo Milano
- Hotel du Lac
- Located in the main hall
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities, consisting of two platforms and a main hall for ticketing and waiting.
- Bus: Local bus services connect the station to nearby towns
- Ferry: Ferry services available to other towns on Lake Como
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