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Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, displaying scientific instruments and documents that introduce Como’s celebrated physicist.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varenna to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varenna to Como will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
To travel from Varenna to Como you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Regionale TRENORD 10313 · Regionale TRENORD 10418 · Regionale TRENORD 2121
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Regionale TRENORD 2829 · S7 TRENORD 24760 · Regionale TRENORD 10432
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Regionale TRENORD 2829 · S7 TRENORD 24760 · Regionale TRENORD 10432
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Regionale TRENORD 2831 · S7 TRENORD 24764 · Regionale TRENORD 10434
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Regionale TRENORD 2823 · S7 TRENORD 24748 · Regionale TRENORD 10426
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Regionale TRENORD 2825 · S7 TRENORD 24752 · Regionale TRENORD 10428
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Trains from Varenna to Como run on average 53 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 53 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Varenna to Como.
The table below shows live departures for Varenna to Como trains for today, Sunday 1 November. 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 2811 · Regionale TRENORD 25506 · Regionale TRENORD 4113 | 5:37 Varenna-esino | 2h01 | 7:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2811 · Regionale TRENORD 25506 | 5:37 Varenna-esino | 1h46 | 7:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2811 · Regionale TRENORD 25506 · Regionale TRENORD 4113 | 5:37 Varenna-esino | 2h07 | 7:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2813 · Regionale TRENORD 25508 · Regionale TRENORD 117 | 6:18 Varenna-esino | 2h20 | 8:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2813 · Regionale TRENORD 25508 · Regionale TRENORD 117 | 6:18 Varenna-esino | 2h26 | 8:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2813 · Regionale TRENORD 25508 | 6:18 Varenna-esino | 2h05 | 8:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10353 · S11 TRENORD 25026 | 7:03 Varenna-esino | 2h07 | 9:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2815 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 7:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 9:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2815 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 7:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 9:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2815 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 7:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 9:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10355 · S11 TRENORD 25030 | 8:06 Varenna-esino | 2h04 | 10:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2817 · Regionale TRENORD 25512 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 8:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 10:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2817 · Regionale TRENORD 25512 | 8:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 10:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2817 · Regionale TRENORD 25512 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 8:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 10:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10357 · S11 TRENORD 25034 | 9:06 Varenna-esino | 2h04 | 11:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2819 · Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 9:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 11:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2819 · Regionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 9:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 11:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2819 · Regionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 9:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 11:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10359 · S11 TRENORD 25038 | 10:06 Varenna-esino | 2h04 | 12:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2821 · Regionale TRENORD 25516 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 10:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 12:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2821 · Regionale TRENORD 25516 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 10:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 12:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2821 · Regionale TRENORD 25516 | 10:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 12:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2823 · Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 11:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 13:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2823 · Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 11:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 13:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2823 · Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 11:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 13:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2825 · Regionale TRENORD 25520 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 12:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 14:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2825 · Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 12:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 14:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2825 · Regionale TRENORD 25520 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 12:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 14:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10365 · S11 TRENORD 25050 | 13:06 Varenna-esino | 2h04 | 15:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2827 · Regionale TRENORD 25522 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 13:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 15:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2827 · Regionale TRENORD 25522 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 13:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 15:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2827 · Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 13:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 15:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10367 · S11 TRENORD 25054 | 14:06 Varenna-esino | 2h04 | 16:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2829 · Regionale TRENORD 25524 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 14:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 16:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2829 · Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 14:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 16:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2829 · Regionale TRENORD 25524 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 14:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 16:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10369 · S11 TRENORD 25058 | 15:06 Varenna-esino | 2h04 | 17:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2831 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 15:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 17:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2831 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 15:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 17:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2831 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 15:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 17:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10371 · S11 TRENORD 25062 | 16:06 Varenna-esino | 2h04 | 18:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2833 · Regionale TRENORD 25528 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 16:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 18:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2833 · Regionale TRENORD 25528 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 16:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 18:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2833 · Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 16:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 18:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10301 · S11 TRENORD 25066 | 17:06 Varenna-esino | 2h04 | 19:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2835 · Regionale TRENORD 25530 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 17:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 19:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2835 · Regionale TRENORD 25530 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 17:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 19:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2835 · Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 17:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 19:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10303 · S11 TRENORD 25070 | 18:06 Varenna-esino | 2h04 | 20:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2837 · Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 18:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 20:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2837 · Regionale TRENORD 25532 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 18:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 20:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2837 · Regionale TRENORD 25532 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 18:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 20:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10199 · S11 TRENORD 25074 | 19:06 Varenna-esino | 2h04 | 21:10 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2839 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 19:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 21:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2839 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 19:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 21:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2839 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 19:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 21:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2841 · Regionale TRENORD 25536 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 20:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 22:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2841 · Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 20:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 22:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2841 · Regionale TRENORD 25536 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 20:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 22:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2843 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 21:35 Varenna-esino | 1h48 | 23:23 Como San Giovanni | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2843 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 21:35 Varenna-esino | 2h03 | 23:38 Como Borghi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2843 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 21:35 Varenna-esino | 2h09 | 23:44 Como Lago | 2 changes | |
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Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, displaying scientific instruments and documents that introduce Como’s celebrated physicist.
Art museum in Palazzo Volpi, with paintings, sculpture and exhibitions spanning local history from the Middle Ages onwards.
City archaeology museum with Roman finds, prehistoric objects and artefacts that trace the area’s long settlement history.
Elegant waterfront promenade lined with gardens, monuments and lake views, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Hilltop terrace above Como reached by funicular, loved for broad lake panoramas and peaceful walks around the village edge.
Popular square beside the cathedral, surrounded by historic buildings and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
Buckwheat polenta enriched with butter and local cheeses, especially from the alpine Lake Como area. A hearty staple of mountain kitchens.
Salted, air-dried lake fish traditionally caught in Lake Como, usually served grilled or with polenta. It reflects the area’s fishing heritage.
Creamy risotto made with perch fillets from the lake, often finished with butter and sage. It is one of Como’s best-known fish dishes.
Elegant lakeside dining in Cernobbio, known for refined Italian cooking, seafood and polished service in a romantic setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant near the centre, serving Lombard dishes, polenta specialities and local wines in a warm classic dining room.
Casual, established spot for regional Italian cooking, with fresh pasta, lake fish and a relaxed atmosphere close to the historic centre.
Moderate for Italy: lakefront hotels can be pricey, but dining and local buses are reasonable. Tourist areas cost more than inland neighbourhoods.
Service may be included via coperto; rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is enough in cafés.
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Most Varenna to Como trains use the Varenna-esino to Como S. Giovanni station pair, with some services arriving at Como Borghi. Use this guide to compare Varenna and Como 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.
Como S. Giovanni is 1 km from Como city centre. Public transport options include:
Como S. Giovanni 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: Como Caffe
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are two ATM machines on W. Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30. Information desks are on the ground level.
Luggage storage is located near the station.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como S. Giovanni: Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel, Hotel Borgovico, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Borghi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Como Borghi.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Borghi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Como Borghi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Borghi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Borghi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Flori, Albergo Firenze, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Lago has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Sociale, Osteria del Gallo
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Lago. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Como Lago. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Como Lago: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Lago: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Lago: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropole Suisse, Albergo Terminus Hotel, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior.
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