- Must visit
Villa Monastero
Historic villa museum with furnished rooms, lakefront gardens and exhibitions that reveal centuries of life on Lake Como.
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Varenna will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
To travel from Milan to Varenna you need to make at least 2 changes.
S11 TRENORD 25062 · S7 TRENORD 24761 · Regionale TRENORD 2836
S11 TRENORD 25034 · S7 TRENORD 24733 · Regionale TRENORD 2822
S11 TRENORD 25066 · S7 TRENORD 24765 · Regionale TRENORD 2838
S11 TRENORD 25058 · S7 TRENORD 24757 · Regionale TRENORD 2834
S11 TRENORD 25030 · S7 TRENORD 24729 · Regionale TRENORD 2820
S11 TRENORD 25062 · S7 TRENORD 24761 · Regionale TRENORD 2836
S11 TRENORD 25034 · S7 TRENORD 24733 · Regionale TRENORD 2822
S11 TRENORD 25066 · S7 TRENORD 24765 · Regionale TRENORD 2838
S11 TRENORD 25058 · S7 TRENORD 24757 · Regionale TRENORD 2834
S11 TRENORD 25030 · S7 TRENORD 24729 · Regionale TRENORD 2820Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 61 km
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1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Milan to Varenna trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale TRENORD 94020 · S7 TRENORD 24717 · Regionale TRENORD 10314 | 6:20 Milan Centrale | 2h33 | 8:53 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25506 · S7 TRENORD 24721 · Regionale TRENORD 2816 | 6:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 9:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25022 · S7 TRENORD 24721 · Regionale TRENORD 2816 | 7:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 9:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25508 · S7 TRENORD 24725 · Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 7:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25026 · S7 TRENORD 24725 · Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 8:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25510 · S7 TRENORD 24729 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 8:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25030 · S7 TRENORD 24729 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 9:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25512 · S7 TRENORD 24733 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 9:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25034 · S7 TRENORD 24733 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 10:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25514 · S7 TRENORD 24737 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 10:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25038 · S7 TRENORD 24737 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 11:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25516 · S7 TRENORD 24741 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 11:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25042 · S7 TRENORD 24741 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 12:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25518 · S7 TRENORD 24745 · Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 12:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25046 · S7 TRENORD 24745 · Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 13:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25520 · S7 TRENORD 24749 · Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 13:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25050 · S7 TRENORD 24749 · Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 14:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25522 · S7 TRENORD 24753 · Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 14:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25054 · S7 TRENORD 24753 · Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 15:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25524 · S7 TRENORD 24757 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 15:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25058 · S7 TRENORD 24757 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 16:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25526 · S7 TRENORD 24761 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 16:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25062 · S7 TRENORD 24761 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 17:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25066 · S7 TRENORD 24765 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 18:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25530 · S7 TRENORD 24769 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 18:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25070 · S7 TRENORD 24769 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 19:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25532 · S7 TRENORD 24773 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 19:43 Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25074 · S7 TRENORD 24773 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 20:09 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h15 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Milan to Varenna run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:50 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Varenna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Varenna trip today.
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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Varenna-Esino -> Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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.

Most Milan to Varenna trains use the Milano Centrale to Varenna-esino station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Varenna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
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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