- Must visit
Palazzo Salis - Museo
Historic aristocratic residence with furnished rooms, frescoes and a garden. It offers one of the clearest views into Tirano’s noble domestic life.
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varenna to Tirano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varenna to Tirano will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 15 trains that leave Varenna for Tirano every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
Regionale TRENORD 2832
Regionale TRENORD 2822
Regionale TRENORD 2820
Regionale TRENORD 2838
Regionale TRENORD 2828
Regionale TRENORD 2832
Regionale TRENORD 2822
Regionale TRENORD 2820
Regionale TRENORD 2838
Regionale TRENORD 2828The table below shows live departures for Varenna to Tirano trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2812 | 7:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 8:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2814 | 8:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 9:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2816 | 9:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 10:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 10:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 11:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 11:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 12:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 12:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 13:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 13:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 14:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 14:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 15:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 15:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 16:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 16:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 17:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 17:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 18:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 18:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 19:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 19:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 20:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 20:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 21:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 21:25 Varenna-esino | 1h27 | 22:52 Tirano station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Varenna to Tirano run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:31, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 0:31 |
Last train 23:19 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Historic aristocratic residence with furnished rooms, frescoes and a garden. It offers one of the clearest views into Tirano’s noble domestic life.
Compact local museum focused on ethnographic traditions, everyday objects and rural life in the valley. Best for visitors seeking local character.
Small museum at the sanctuary presenting sacred objects and local devotional history. A useful stop for understanding the site’s cultural context.
The town’s main square, framed by historic buildings and cafés. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre on foot.
Historic street lined with palazzi, churches and local shops. It is one of the best walks for experiencing Tirano’s old urban character.
Viewpoint area near the church of Santa Perpetua, offering a broad panorama over Tirano and the surrounding valley slopes.
Buckwheat tagliatelle from Valtellina, usually dressed with butter, potatoes, cabbage and Casera cheese. It is the valley’s best-known traditional pasta dish.
Crisp buckwheat crêpes filled with Casera cheese, often served hot as a rustic alpine starter. A hallmark of Valtellina home cooking.
Butter-rich buckwheat flour gnocchi or dumplings, commonly finished with melted cheese. It is a traditional hearty mountain dish from the area.
Traditional restaurant near the centre serving Valtellina specialities such as pizzoccheri and bresaola in a warm alpine setting.
Historic wine bar and restaurant known for regional dishes, local cheeses and Valtellina wines in an atmospheric cellar-style space.
Casual, well-known spot for hearty local cooking, including pizzoccheri, polenta and grilled meats, with a friendly traditional feel.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining are reasonable versus Milan or Lake Como, while local buses and regional rail are fairly priced for visitors.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varenna to Tirano 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 Tirano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Varenna to Tirano trains use the Varenna-esino to Tirano station pair. Use this guide to compare Varenna and Tirano 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.
Tirano 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, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Bernina, Trattoria Valtellinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tirano. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tirano. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tirano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tirano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tirano: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Corona, Tirano Rooms, Hotel Bernina.
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