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$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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 10h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Train. The train journey from Varenna to Genoa takes 1h 51m and costs around C$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about C$ 21 for a 1h 55m 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 Milan, which is about 38 miles from Varenna. You’ll find branches of Galdierirent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 7. From Verona, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 110 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 10h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Train. The train journey from Varenna to Genoa takes 1h 51m and costs around C$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about C$ 21 for a 1h 55m 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 Milan, which is about 38 miles from Varenna. You’ll find branches of Galdierirent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 7. From Verona, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,337 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (366 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,022 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (876 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around C$ 340 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 369 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 944+
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Hotel Belvedere
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 964+
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Hotel Olivedo
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 274+
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,241+
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Hotel Royal Victoria
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 620+
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Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 247+
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Renting a car in Varenna

Expect to pay C$ 2.78 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$ 33.33 and C$ 44.44.

Expect to pay C$ 2.78 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$ 33.33 and C$ 44.44.

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