The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa to Varenna
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Varenna will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 3 trains that leave Genoa for Varenna every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 49 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 coach for Genoa to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 181 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Genoa to Varenna train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:50 Genoa | 4h49 | 10:39 Varenna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:44 Genoa | 3h55 | 15:39 Varenna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:44 Genoa | 4h00 | 19:44 Varenna | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa to Varenna
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 19:35 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa from Genoa to Varenna trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Genoa and Varenna from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Genoa to Varenna train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Genoa and Varenna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo
- Trattoria La Ruota
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Esperia
- Hotel Villa Pagoda
- Hotel Astor
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Genova Brignole and beyond
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Verdi.
- Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto
- Trattoria Rosmarino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Bristol Palace
- NH Genova Centro
- Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-6 for intercity trains
- Hall 3: platform 7-9 for high-speed trains
- Metro: Line M
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 12
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Piazza Montano.
- Zenzero
- Trattoria da Mario
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Galata
- Hotel Bellevue
- Hotel Helvetia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and local train services
- 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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