Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Varenna travel guide

Varenna Tourism | Varenna Guide

You're Going to Love Varenna

With a population of 764, Varenna is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Varenna has to offer.

When to visit Varenna

Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 167
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Varenna

Plane

Although Varenna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 38 miles from Varenna. The shortest flight to Varenna from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Turin takes 1h 28m and costs around S$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about S$ 20 for a 1h 43m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 38 miles from Varenna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 90 miles and will cost you around S$ 15. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

Although Varenna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 38 miles from Varenna. The shortest flight to Varenna from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Turin takes 1h 28m and costs around S$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about S$ 20 for a 1h 43m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 38 miles from Varenna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 90 miles and will cost you around S$ 15. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,803 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,759 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,342 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,739 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (963 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around S$ 291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 445 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Varenna

Most booked hotels in Varenna

Hotel Belvedere
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 961+
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Hotel Bellagio
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 249+
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 1,288+
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Hotel Il Perlo
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 184+
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Hiring a car in Varenna

Expect to pay S$ 2.49 per litre in Varenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 29.78 and S$ 39.71.

Expect to pay S$ 2.49 per litre in Varenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 29.78 and S$ 39.71.