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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mandello del Lario to Varenna
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 06 Sept
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£2
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
22 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
25 m
Trains on 06 Sept
3
Distance
11 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mandello del Lario to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mandello del Lario to Varenna will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Fast trains
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 3 trains from Mandello del Lario to Varenna, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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.
18:310h22Mandello del Lario18:53Varenna£21One-way0 changes- 13:150h26Mandello del Lario13:41Varenna£21One-way0 changes
- 22:150h26Mandello del Lario22:41Varenna£21One-way0 changes
- 18:310h22Mandello del Lario18:53Varenna£21One-way0 changes
- 13:150h26Mandello del Lario13:41Varenna£21One-way0 changes
- 22:150h26Mandello del Lario22:41Varenna£21One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Mandello del Lario to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mandello del Lario to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, while a coach costs an average of £2.
Distance: 11 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£2 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Mandello del Lario to Varenna is a train with an average price of £2.
This is compared to other travel options from Mandello del Lario to Varenna:
A train is £0.01 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Mandello del Lario to Varenna costing on average £2.
The fastest way to travel from Mandello del Lario to Varenna is by train with an average journey time of 16m.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Coach takes on average 19m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mandello del Lario and Varenna including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 1m faster (16m by train vs 17m by car) and roughly £0.30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£2 vs £2). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Trenord.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Mandello del Lario to Varenna train times
The table below shows live departures for Mandello del Lario to Varenna trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale TRENORD 10310 | 6:14 Mandello Del Lario | 0h17 | 6:31 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2812 | 7:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 7:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2814 | 8:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 8:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10314 | 8:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 8:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2816 | 9:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 9:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10316 | 9:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 9:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 10:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10318 | 10:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 10:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 11:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10320 | 11:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 11:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 12:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10322 | 12:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 12:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 13:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10324 | 13:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 13:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 14:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10326 | 14:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 14:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 15:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10328 | 15:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 15:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 16:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10330 | 16:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 16:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 17:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10332 | 17:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 17:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 18:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10334 | 18:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 18:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 19:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10336 | 19:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 19:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 20:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10338 | 20:29 Mandello Del Lario | 0h24 | 20:53 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 21:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 22:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2844 | 23:12 Mandello Del Lario | 0h12 | 23:24 Varenna-esino | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mandello del Lario to Varenna
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Trains from Mandello del Lario to Varenna run on average 23 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 12m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Regionale, Trenord from Mandello del Lario to Varenna trainsRegionale, Trenord trains will get you between Mandello del Lario and Varenna from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regionale Duration
12m
Cheapest Regionale Price
£2
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Trenord
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Trenord Duration
12m
Cheapest Trenord Price
£3
Trenord frequency
10 a day
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Things to do in Varenna
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- Recommended
Villa Cipressi
Elegant villa museum with period interiors and botanical gardens, popular for refined architecture and broad lake views.
- Recommended
Museo del Castello di Vezio
Castle site with display spaces and historic remains, combining medieval architecture with cultural exhibits and panoramic terraces.
- Must visit
Passeggiata degli Innamorati
Lakeside promenade on a suspended walkway, famous for close water views and one of Varenna’s most photographed strolls.
- Must visit
Giardini di Villa Monastero
Green lakefront garden at Villa Monastero with exotic plants, statues and superb views along a long waterside path.
- Recommended
Giardini di Villa Cipressi
Terraced botanical gardens around a historic villa, admired for elegant planting, steps and excellent lake panoramas.
- Vegetarian
Pizzoccheri
Buckwheat pasta ribbons from nearby Valtellina, traditionally dressed with potatoes, cabbage, butter and Casera cheese. A hallmark mountain dish of the Lake Como area.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Polenta uncia
Polenta enriched with local cheese and butter until soft and creamy. A classic Lombard comfort dish served across the lake and mountain villages.
- Gluten-free
Bresaola della Valtellina
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.
Il Cavatappi
Romantic lakeside restaurant focusing on seafood, risotto and polished Italian cooking, popular for sunset meals by the water.
Ristorante La Contrada
Elegant dining room with lake views, serving refined Italian dishes, seafood and regional specialities in a polished hotel setting.
Ristorante La Vista
Traditional lakefront restaurant known for Lake Como fish, pasta and a relaxed terrace setting in the heart of Varenna.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Lake Como. Hotels and lakefront dining are pricier than inland towns, but ferries and simple meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for a simple meal or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
Trenord
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €7.40
- Day pass
- €15.50
To the city centre
Varenna-Esino -> Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Buy rail tickets in the official Trenord app before boarding; the operator publishes Varenna-Esino fares there and on its website.
- Lake Como ferry operator Navigazione Laghi applies a €1.00 surcharge for tickets bought or validated on board, so buy before boarding when possible.
FAQs: Mandello del Lario to Varenna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mandello del Lario 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Mandello del Lario to Varenna can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £2.
The train journey from Mandello del Lario to Varenna covers a distance of 11 km and takes approximately 12m. Trains run 23 per day.
The train distance from Mandello del Lario to Varenna is 11 km.
The first train from Mandello del Lario to Varenna leaves at 0:35.
The last train from Mandello del Lario to Varenna departs at 23:35.
Trains from Mandello del Lario to Varenna run approximately 23 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Mandello del Lario to Varenna.
Yes, there is a direct train between Mandello del Lario and Varenna. The service operates 23 times per day, provided by Trenord.
To get from Mandello del Lario to Varenna, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Mandello del Lario to Varenna.
The train station in Mandello del Lario that goes to Varenna is Mandello Del Lario, and it arrives at Varenna-esino.
The cheapest way to get from Mandello del Lario to Varenna is by train, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Mandello del Lario to Varenna in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Mandello del Lario to Varenna is scenic, offering picturesque views of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains.
Yes, a day trip from Mandello del Lario to Varenna is feasible. The journey takes 12m and covers 11 km. Trains run 23 times per day.
In Varenna, you can explore the charming streets filled with local shops and cafes, and take a boat tour on Lake Como for breathtaking views. Visit the Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences for insights into local wildlife or enjoy wine tasting at a nearby vineyard. Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes in a cooking class. Discover Villa Monastero with its botanical gardens and museum, or Castello di Vezio for stunning views and falconry displays. The Church of San Giorgio offers a serene atmosphere with notable frescoes. Enjoy the milky-white waters of Fiumelatte and take a leisurely walk along the scenic Passeggiata degli Innamorati.
Two to three days in Varenna are ideal to explore its charming streets, visit Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi, and enjoy the scenic views of Lake Como.
Yes, you can take the train from Mandello del Lario to Varenna.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mandello del Lario and Varenna
Most Mandello del Lario to Varenna trains use the Mandello Del Lario to Varenna-esino station pair. Use this guide to compare Mandello del Lario and Varenna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Mandello del Lario
Arrival train stations in Varenna
Which Mandello del Lario station do trains to Varenna leave from?
Trains from Mandello del Lario to Varenna leave from Mandello Del Lario. The station is from Mandello del Lario city centre at Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 23826 Mandello del Lario LC, Italy.
Mandello Del LarioPiazza Leonardo da Vinci, 23826 Mandello del Lario LC, Italy+39 0341 733411
City-centre transport
Getting to Mandello Del Lario from Mandello del Lario city centre
BusD20 · 3m · £0.90
Mandello Del Lario train station facilities and services
Mandello Del Lario has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Mamma Ciccia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mandello Del Lario. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mandello Del Lario: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mandello Del Lario: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mandello Del Lario: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Villa Lario Resort, Agriturismo La Selvaggia, Hotel Grigna.
Olcio23826 Mandello del Lario, Province of Lecco, Italy
City-centre transport
Getting to Olcio from Mandello del Lario city centre
Olcio is 2 km from Mandello del Lario city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainR13 · 3m · £2 · every ~1 min
BusBus · 2m
D20 · 12m · £0.90
Olcio train station facilities and services
Olcio has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Olcio.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Olcio: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Olcio.
Which Varenna station do trains from Mandello del Lario arrive at?
Trains from Mandello del Lario to Varenna most often arrive at Varenna-esino. Some services arrive at Fiumelatte, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Varenna arrival station.
Varenna-esinoPiazza Martiri della Libertà, 23828 Perledo LC, Italy
City-centre transport
Getting to Varenna-esino from Varenna city centre
BusLocal bus services connect the station to nearby towns
FerryFerry services available to other towns on Lake Como
Varenna-esino 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
Food and drink options are available at Varenna-esino.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Varenna-esino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Varenna-esino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Varenna-esino: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Varenna-esino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Olivedo, Albergo Milano, Hotel du Lac.
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