The cheapest and fastest trains from Varenna to Bologna
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varenna to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varenna to Bologna will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Varenna for Bologna 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 233 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 3 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 Varenna to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varenna to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 233 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Varenna to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Varenna to Bologna trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:21 Varenna | 4h44 | 19:05 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 13 November | |||||
![]() | 03:10 Varenna | 5h03 | 08:13 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:21 Varenna | 4h49 | 12:10 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Varenna to Bologna
Trains from Varenna to Bologna run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 233 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 233 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 29 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 21:06 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Trenord from Varenna to Bologna trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Trenord trains will get you between Varenna and Bologna from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
Frecciarossa
Intercity Notte
Intercity
Trenord
FAQs: Varenna to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varenna to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Varenna and Bologna
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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