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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Brescia takes 1h 07m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 1h 13m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 152 miles from Varenna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Verona, the bus ride to Varenna takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Turin, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 95 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Brescia takes 1h 07m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 1h 13m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 152 miles from Varenna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Verona, the bus ride to Varenna takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Turin, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 95 miles.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,908 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around C$ 384 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 483 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Varenna

Most booked hotels in Varenna

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Grand Hotel Victoria concept & spa, by R Collection Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,973+
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Hotel Belvedere
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,229+
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Hotel Olivedo
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 286+
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,627+
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Hotel Royal Victoria
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 864+
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Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Renting a car in Varenna

Expect to pay C$ 2.77 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$ 33.20 and C$ 44.27. The most frequently booked car type in Varenna is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.77 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$ 33.20 and C$ 44.27. The most frequently booked car type in Varenna is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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