- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A major art museum in a grand canal-side palace, known for Venetian masters including Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto and Carpaccio.
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£210
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£331
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
5 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
5 h 15 m
Buses on 29 Aug
72
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Varenna to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varenna to Venice will cost around £331 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £210.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 72 buses from Varenna to Venice, including 72 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varenna to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £151.
Distance: 245 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£63 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £151 Average Price |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Varenna to Venice coaches for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:35 Lugano, Via Ciani | 7h10 | 4:45 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:35 Lugano, Via Ciani | 7h25 | 5:00 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 6h25 | 4:45 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 6h40 | 5:00 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 change | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
![]() | 0:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 5:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 0:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 5:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 0:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 5:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 6:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 6:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 6:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 7:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 7:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 7:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 8:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 8:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 8:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 9:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 9:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 9:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 10:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 10:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 10:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:30 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 11:45 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:30 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 11:45 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:30 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 11:45 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 12:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 12:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 12:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 13:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 13:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 13:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 14:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 14:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 14:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 15:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 15:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 15:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 16:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 16:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 16:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 17:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 17:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 17:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 18:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 18:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 18:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 19:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 19:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 19:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 20:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 20:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 20:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 21:45 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 21:45 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 21:45 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 22:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 22:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 22:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 23:15 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 23:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 5h15 | 23:15 Venice, Port | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Varenna to Venice run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 245 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 245 km |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A major art museum in a grand canal-side palace, known for Venetian masters including Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto and Carpaccio.
This museum displays Peggy Guggenheim’s modern art collection, with works by Picasso, Pollock and Kandinsky in her former home.
A restored customs house at Punta della Dogana presenting contemporary art exhibitions in a dramatic waterside setting.
Venice’s principal square is framed by arcades, monumental buildings and landmark views, making it the city’s ceremonial and social heart.
A small island famed for colourful houses and peaceful canals, popular for photography and a slower pace beyond central Venice.
This lively district offers bars, canals, artisan corners and a more local rhythm, especially around Campo Santa Margherita and its side streets.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A Venetian bacari staple linked to the city’s historic trade routes.
Sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts and raisins. This sweet-sour lagoon dish reflects Venice’s long tradition of preserving fish.
Small Venetian tapas served in bàcari, from crostini to seafood bites. They are central to local social eating and aperitivo culture.
Refined restaurant serving seasonal Venetian cuisine with a modern touch. Elegant but relaxed, with strong attention to lagoon ingredients.
Historic, lively bàcaro known for classic cicchetti and sandwiches. Expect a bustling, standing-room atmosphere near the Rialto market.
Well-known fine-dining restaurant with a creative tasting menu rooted in Venetian flavours. Intimate setting focused on seafood and local produce.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, with higher hotel and restaurant costs in the centre and vaporetto fares adding up for visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis; leave 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varenna to Venice by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Varenna to Venice buses use the Lugano, Via Ciani to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Varenna and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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