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Villa Monastero
Historic villa museum with furnished rooms, lakefront gardens and exhibitions that reveal centuries of life on Lake Como.
Trains from Lambrate to Varenna run on average 68 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 11:56, the last at 17:56. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 68 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 11:56 |
Last train 17:56 |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Lambrate to Varenna trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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S9 TRENORD 24958 · S8 TRENORD 24860 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 16:26 Milano Lambrate | 1h58 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S13 TRENORD 24356 · S11 TRENORD 25262 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 16:50 Milano Porta Venezia | 1h34 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24960 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 · Regionale TRENORD 10334 | 16:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h52 | 18:48 Fiumelatte station | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24960 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 16:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h28 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10932 · S11 TRENORD 25262 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 17:01 Milano Lambrate | 1h23 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24962 · Regionale TRENORD 2874 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 17:26 Milano Lambrate | 1h58 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S13 TRENORD 24360 · S11 TRENORD 25266 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 17:50 Milano Porta Venezia | 1h34 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24964 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 · Regionale TRENORD 10336 | 17:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h52 | 19:48 Fiumelatte station | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24964 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 17:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h28 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10934 · S11 TRENORD 25266 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 18:01 Milano Lambrate | 1h23 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2876 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 18:48 Milano Lambrate | 1h36 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2876 · Regionale TRENORD 10338 | 18:48 Milano Lambrate | 2h00 | 20:48 Fiumelatte station | 1 change | |
S13 TRENORD 24364 · S11 TRENORD 25270 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 18:50 Milano Porta Venezia | 1h34 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24968 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 18:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h28 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
S9 TRENORD 24968 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 · Regionale TRENORD 10338 | 18:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h52 | 20:48 Fiumelatte station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10936 · S11 TRENORD 25270 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 19:01 Milano Lambrate | 1h23 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24970 · S8 TRENORD 24872 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 19:26 Milano Lambrate | 1h58 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S13 TRENORD 24368 · S11 TRENORD 25274 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 19:50 Milano Porta Venezia | 1h34 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24972 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 19:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h28 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
S9 TRENORD 24972 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 · Autobus TRENORD 1380A | 19:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h43 | 21:39 Fiumelatte station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10938 · S11 TRENORD 25274 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 20:01 Milano Lambrate | 1h23 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24990 · S8 TRENORD 24876 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 20:26 Milano Lambrate | 1h58 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S13 TRENORD 24372 · S11 TRENORD 25278 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 20:50 Milano Porta Venezia | 1h34 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24976 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 · Autobus TRENORD 1384A | 20:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h43 | 22:39 Fiumelatte station | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24976 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 20:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h28 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10940 · S11 TRENORD 25278 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 21:01 Milano Lambrate | 1h23 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S13 TRENORD 24376 · S11 TRENORD 25082 · Regionale TRENORD 2844 | 21:50 Milano Porta Venezia | 1h34 | 23:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S9 TRENORD 24980 · Regionale TRENORD 2844 | 21:56 Milano Lambrate | 1h28 | 23:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
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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 Lambrate to Varenna trains use the to Varenna-esino station pair. Use this guide to compare Lambrate and Varenna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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