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 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Bologna takes 2h 21m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 3h 36m 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 Budget 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 C$ 19. From Genoa, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 185 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 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Bologna takes 2h 21m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 3h 36m 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 Budget 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 C$ 19. From Genoa, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,797 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,898 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,137 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,431 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,167 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around C$ 331 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 602 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Varenna

Most booked hotels in Varenna

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Hotel Du Lac & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 516+
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Hotel Belvedere
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 872+
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Hotel Royal Victoria
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 409+
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Hotel Olivedo
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 229+
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Hotel Bellagio
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 266+
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,358+
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Renting a car in Varenna

Expect to pay C$ 2.83 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$ 33.85 and C$ 45.13.

Expect to pay C$ 2.83 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$ 33.85 and C$ 45.13.