The cheapest and fastest trains from Como to Varenna
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Como to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Como to Varenna will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 5 trains that leave Como for Varenna every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and ferry for Como to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a ferry costs an average of £8.
Distance: 27 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Como to Varenna train times
The table below shows live departures for Como to Varenna trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 25509 · Regionale TRENORD 2816 | 06:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 08:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
S11 TRENORD 25027 · Regionale TRENORD 10300 | 06:49 Como San Giovanni | 2h04 | 08:53 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 126 · Regionale TRENORD 25511 · Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 07:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 09:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 126 · Regionale TRENORD 25511 · Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 07:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 09:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25511 · Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 07:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 09:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
S11 TRENORD 25031 · Regionale TRENORD 10302 | 07:49 Como San Giovanni | 2h04 | 09:53 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 132 · Regionale TRENORD 25513 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 08:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 132 · Regionale TRENORD 25513 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 08:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25513 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 08:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 136 · Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 09:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 136 · Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 09:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 09:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 140 · Regionale TRENORD 25517 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 10:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 140 · Regionale TRENORD 25517 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 10:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25517 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 10:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 144 · Regionale TRENORD 25519 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 11:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 144 · Regionale TRENORD 25519 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 11:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25519 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 11:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 146 · Regionale TRENORD 25521 · Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 12:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 146 · Regionale TRENORD 25521 · Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 12:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25521 · Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 12:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 150 · Regionale TRENORD 25523 · Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 13:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 150 · Regionale TRENORD 25523 · Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 13:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25523 · Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 13:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 154 · Regionale TRENORD 25525 · Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 14:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 154 · Regionale TRENORD 25525 · Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 14:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25525 · Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 14:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 160 · Regionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 15:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 160 · Regionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 15:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 15:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 166 · Regionale TRENORD 25529 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 16:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 166 · Regionale TRENORD 25529 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 16:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25529 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 16:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 170 · Regionale TRENORD 25531 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 17:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 170 · Regionale TRENORD 25531 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 17:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25531 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 17:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 176 · Regionale TRENORD 25533 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 18:16 Como Lago | 2h08 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 176 · Regionale TRENORD 25533 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 18:21 Como Borghi | 2h03 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25533 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 18:36 Como San Giovanni | 1h48 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 25535 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 · Autobus TRENORD 2842A | 19:36 Como San Giovanni | 2h10 | 21:46 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Como to Varenna
Trains from Como to Varenna run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 42 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 04:36 |
Last train 21:35 |
Train companies: Regionale, Trenord, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Como to Varenna trainsRegionale, Trenord, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Como and Varenna from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Como to Varenna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Como to Varenna by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Varenna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Como and Varenna
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the station.
- Located near the station.
- Como Caffe
- Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
- Palace Hotel
- Hotel Borgovico
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30
- On the ground level.
- Bus lines: C10, C30, D10
- Train lines: S11, R18, SBB Regio, SBB EC
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Ristorante Sociale
- Osteria del Gallo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Albergo Terminus Hotel
- Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to various towns around Lake Como
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Villa Flori
- Albergo Firenze
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single hall with access to platforms and ticket machines.
- Bus: Line 7
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- B&B Hotel Como Camerlata
- Hotel Villa Flori
- Albergo Firenze
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Train: Connections to Milan and other regional destinations
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, but spaces are limited.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Olivedo
- Albergo Milano
- Hotel du Lac
- Located in the main hall
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities, consisting of two platforms and a main hall for ticketing and waiting.
- Bus: Local bus services connect the station to nearby towns
- Ferry: Ferry services available to other towns on Lake Como
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