Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Varenna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Varenna

Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 180
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Turin takes 1h 25m and costs around C$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 1h 30m 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 rental from Milan, which is about 61 km from Varenna. You’ll find branches of Galdierirent and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 145 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Verona, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 225 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Turin takes 1h 25m and costs around C$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 1h 30m 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 rental from Milan, which is about 61 km from Varenna. You’ll find branches of Galdierirent and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 145 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Verona, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Varenna

Airlines serving Varenna

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,753 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around C$ 332 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 359 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)
C$ 994+
Hotel Olivedo
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
Hotel Royal Victoria
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 329+
Hotel Il Perlo
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,350+
Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+

Renting a car in Varenna

Expect to pay C$ 2.62 per litre in Varenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.33 and C$ 41.78.

Expect to pay C$ 2.62 per litre in Varenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.33 and C$ 41.78.