The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Varenna
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Varenna will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
To travel from Florence to Varenna you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 17816 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 2830
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TRENORD 2820
InterCityNotte 774+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · Regionale TRENORD 2816
Intercity 590+
Regionale TRENORD 2840
Intercity 580+
Regionale TRENORD 2826
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9508+
Regionale TRENORD 2820
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
Regionale TRENORD 2822
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+
Regionale TRENORD 2838
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
Regionale TRENORD 2836
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+
Regionale TRENORD 2830Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Florence to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £93.
Distance: 294 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£39 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 4m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Florence to Varenna train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Varenna trains for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9920+ Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 10:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h59 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9920+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 10:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h59 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9920+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 10:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h59 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 10:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9924+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | On time 11:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h59 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9924+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | On time 11:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h59 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9924+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | On time 11:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h59 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 11:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9928+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | Delayed 12:35 12:25Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h59 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9928+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | Delayed 12:35 12:25Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h59 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9928+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | Delayed 12:35 12:25Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h59 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 12:33 Florence Rifredi | 5h51 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | On time 12:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9932+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | On time 13:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h59 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9932+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | On time 13:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h59 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9932+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | On time 13:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h59 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 13:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8134+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 14:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h59 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8134+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 14:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h59 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8134+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 14:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h59 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 14:33 Florence Rifredi | 5h51 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 14:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9940+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 15:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h59 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9940+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 · Autobus TRENORD 2842A | 15:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h21 | 21:46 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
9940+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 15:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h59 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 15:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9948+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 · Autobus TRENORD 2842A | 17:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h21 | 21:46 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 · Autobus TRENORD 2842A | On time 17:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h51 | 21:46 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
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InterCityNotte 774+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · Regionale TRENORD 2816 | 01:03 Florence Campo di Marte | 7h21 | 08:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 03:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h52 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
9904+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | On time 06:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h59 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9904+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | On time 06:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h59 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9904+ Regionale TRENORD 2820 | On time 06:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h59 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9508+ Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 06:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 07:21 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h03 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9908+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 07:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h59 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9908+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 07:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h59 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9908+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 07:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h59 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale 17816+ Intercity 604+ Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 07:41 Florence Rifredi | 6h43 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17816 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 07:41 Florence Rifredi | 7h43 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 07:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9912+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | On time 08:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h59 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9912+ Regionale TRENORD 2828 | On time 08:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h59 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9912+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | On time 08:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h59 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 08:53 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h31 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 08:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9916+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 09:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h59 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9916+ Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 09:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h59 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
9916+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 09:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h59 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 09:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Florence to Varenna
Trains from Florence to Varenna run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Florence to Varenna trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Florence 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: Florence to Varenna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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 Florence and Varenna
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
- 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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