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Villa Monastero
Historic villa museum with furnished rooms, lakefront gardens and exhibitions that reveal centuries of life on Lake Como.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colico to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colico to Varenna will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 13 Nov, we found 49 trains from Colico to Varenna, including 46 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.
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Trains from Colico to Varenna run on average 43 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 40 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 18m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 40 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 0:19 |
Last train 23:54 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Colico to Varenna.
The table below shows live departures for Colico to Varenna trains for today, Thursday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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10335 | 17:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 18:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10335 | 17:44 Piona | 0h21 | 18:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2837 | 18:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 18:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10337 | 18:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 19:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10337 | 18:44 Piona | 0h21 | 19:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2839 | 19:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 19:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10339 | 19:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 20:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10339 | 19:44 Piona | 0h21 | 20:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2841 | 20:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 20:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10341 | 20:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 21:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10341 | 20:44 Piona | 0h21 | 21:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2843 | 21:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 21:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10338 · 94081 | 21:15 Piona | 1h19 | 22:34 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
94081 | 22:15 Colico station | 0h19 | 22:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
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2811 | 5:14 Colico station | 0h22 | 5:36 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2813 | 5:59 Colico station | 0h18 | 6:17 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2855 | 6:14 Colico station | 0h27 | 6:41 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2855 | 6:19 Piona | 0h22 | 6:41 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10313 | 6:27 Colico station | 0h32 | 6:59 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10313 | 6:31 Piona | 0h28 | 6:59 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10310 · 2815 | 6:53 Piona | 0h41 | 7:34 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
2815 | 7:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 7:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10315 | 7:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 8:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10315 | 7:44 Piona | 0h21 | 8:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2817 | 8:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 8:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10317 | 8:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 9:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10317 | 8:44 Piona | 0h21 | 9:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2819 | 9:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 9:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10319 | 9:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 10:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10319 | 9:44 Piona | 0h21 | 10:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2821 | 10:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 10:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10316 · 2823 | 10:15 Piona | 1h19 | 11:34 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
2823 | 11:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 11:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10323 | 11:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 12:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10323 | 11:44 Piona | 0h21 | 12:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2825 | 12:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 12:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2827 | 13:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 13:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10327 | 13:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 14:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10327 | 13:44 Piona | 0h21 | 14:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2829 | 14:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 14:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10309 | 14:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 15:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10309 | 14:44 Piona | 0h21 | 15:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2831 | 15:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 15:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10331 | 15:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 16:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10331 | 15:44 Piona | 0h21 | 16:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2833 | 16:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 16:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10333 | 16:37 Colico station | 0h28 | 17:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
10333 | 16:44 Piona | 0h21 | 17:05 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
2835 | 17:14 Colico station | 0h20 | 17:34 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
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Historic villa museum with furnished rooms, lakefront gardens and exhibitions that reveal centuries of life on Lake Como.
Elegant villa museum with period interiors and botanical gardens, popular for refined architecture and broad lake views.
Castle site with display spaces and historic remains, combining medieval architecture with cultural exhibits and panoramic terraces.
Lakeside promenade on a suspended walkway, famous for close water views and one of Varenna’s most photographed strolls.
Green lakefront garden at Villa Monastero with exotic plants, statues and superb views along a long waterside path.
Terraced botanical gardens around a historic villa, admired for elegant planting, steps and excellent lake panoramas.
Buckwheat pasta ribbons from nearby Valtellina, traditionally dressed with potatoes, cabbage, butter and Casera cheese. A hallmark mountain dish of the Lake Como area.
Polenta enriched with local cheese and butter until soft and creamy. A classic Lombard comfort dish served across the lake and mountain villages.
Air-dried beef from Valtellina, sliced thin and usually served with olive oil, lemon and rocket. It is a prized Alpine speciality popular around Lake Como.
Romantic lakeside restaurant focusing on seafood, risotto and polished Italian cooking, popular for sunset meals by the water.
Elegant dining room with lake views, serving refined Italian dishes, seafood and regional specialities in a polished hotel setting.
Traditional lakefront restaurant known for Lake Como fish, pasta and a relaxed terrace setting in the heart of Varenna.
Moderate for Lake Como. Hotels and lakefront dining are pricier than inland towns, but ferries and simple meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included or rounded in. Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Cafés: small change. Taxis: round up the fare.
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Most Colico to Varenna trains use the Colico to Varenna-esino station pair. Use this guide to compare Colico and Varenna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Colico has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Vapore, Trattoria Locanda Capolago
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Ticket office support is available at Colico. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Colico. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Colico: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Colico: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colico: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Risi, Seven Park Hotel, Hotel Lago di Como.
Piona is 1 km from Colico city centre. Public transport options include:
Piona has practical services for this route, including Dining and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Piona.
Nearby hotels include B&B e Residence Abbazia di Piona, Hotel Risi, Seven Park Hotel.
Varenna-esino has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Varenna-esino.
Ticket office support is available at Varenna-esino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Varenna-esino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Varenna-esino: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varenna-esino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Olivedo, Albergo Milano, Hotel du Lac.
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