Varenna travel guide

Varenna Tourism | Varenna Guide

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. Varenna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Varenna

Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
$110
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 38 miles from Varenna. The shortest flight to Varenna from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 25m.

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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 26m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 38 miles from Varenna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 95 miles and will cost you around $5. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

Although Varenna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 38 miles from Varenna. The shortest flight to Varenna from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 25m.

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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 26m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 38 miles from Varenna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 95 miles and will cost you around $5. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Varenna

Airlines serving Varenna

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,742 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around $255 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $252 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Varenna

Most booked hotels in Varenna

Grand Hotel Tremezzo
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 363 reviews)
$1,528+
Hotel Belvedere
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 768 reviews)
$637+
Grand Hotel Victoria concept & spa, by R Collection Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 173 reviews)
$1,035+
Hotel Olivedo
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1365 reviews)
$190+
Hotel Royal Victoria, by R Collection Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 246 reviews)
$469+
Albergo Del Sole
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 690 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Varenna

Renting a car in Varenna costs $39 per day, on average, or $77 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.80 per gallon in Varenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.58 and $124.77. 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 Compact rental cars (Fiat 500L or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Varenna costs $39 per day, on average, or $77 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.80 per gallon in Varenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.58 and $124.77. 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 Compact rental cars (Fiat 500L or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.