
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£41
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 1 m
Trains on 17 Sept
57
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Varenna will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Venice to Varenna you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 17166 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale TRENORD 2824
Regionale 17216 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale TRENORD 2844
Regionale 17176 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 · Regionale TRENORD 2820
Regionale 17250 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 2826
Regionale 17204 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 2840
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+
Regionale TRENORD 2832
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
Regionale TRENORD 2828
FRECCIAROSSA 9750+
Regionale TRENORD 2971 · Regionale TRENORD 2840
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+
Regionale TRENORD 2842
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+
Regionale TRENORD 2927 · Regionale TRENORD 2818Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £131.
Distance: 245 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price | £131 Average Price | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Varenna:
A train is £34 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Venice to Varenna costing on average £59.
A train is £107 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Varenna costing on average £131.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £18. The journey takes 3h 52m versus 3h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Varenna trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17176 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 5:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
8970+ Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 5:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8970+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 5:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8970+ Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 5:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 6:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ Regionale TRENORD 2927 · Regionale TRENORD 2818 | 6:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 10:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 6:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h50 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17166 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 7:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 7:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 11:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8974+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 7:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8974+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 7:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8974+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 7:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 8:00 Venice Mestre | 4h24 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 8:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17250 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 8:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ Regionale TRENORD 2935 · Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 8:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 12:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 9:00 Venice Mestre | 4h24 | 13:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 9:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 9:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h58 | 14:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 10:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 10:23 Venice Mestre | 5h01 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
8978+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 10:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8978+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 10:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8978+ Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 10:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale 17190 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 11:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale TRENORD 2828 | 11:30 Venice Mestre | 3h54 | 15:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 11:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h36 | 16:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 12:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17196 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 12:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 13:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17266 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 13:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 13:30 Venice Mestre | 3h54 | 17:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 13:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h36 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8984+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 13:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 18:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8984+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 13:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8984+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 13:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 14:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17202 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 14:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
8986+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 14:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8986+ Regionale TRENORD 2836 | 14:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 19:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8986+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 14:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 15:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17204 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 15:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
8988+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 15:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 20:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8988+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 15:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h27 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8988+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 15:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 16:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 16:23 Venice Mestre | 6h01 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 16:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h36 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 17:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17216 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale TRENORD 2844 | 17:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h12 | 23:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9750+ Regionale TRENORD 2971 · Regionale TRENORD 2840 | 17:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 21:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
8992+ Regionale TRENORD 2844 | 17:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h27 | 23:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
8992+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 17:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale TRENORD 2844 | 18:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h14 | 23:24 Varenna-esino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Regionale TRENORD 2842 | 18:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h06 | 22:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ Regionale TRENORD 2844 | 19:00 Venice Mestre | 4h24 | 23:24 Varenna-esino | 1 change | |
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Trains from Venice to Varenna run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 245 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 21:35 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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 Venice 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 Venice to Varenna trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Varenna-esino station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Varenna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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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