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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Varenna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Varenna

Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 168
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 Venice takes 2h 28m and costs around S$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about S$ 26 for a 2h 41m 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 NOLEGGIARE and Galdierirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Bus, FlixBus and Autostradale. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 95 miles and will cost you around S$ 9. From Genoa, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 115 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 Venice takes 2h 28m and costs around S$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about S$ 26 for a 2h 41m 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 NOLEGGIARE and Galdierirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Bus, FlixBus and Autostradale. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 95 miles and will cost you around S$ 9. From Genoa, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,355 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around S$ 331 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 465 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Varenna

Most booked hotels in Varenna

Grand Hotel Victoria concept & spa, by R Collection Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 975+
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Hotel Du Lac & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 429+
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Hotel Belvedere
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 826+
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Hotel Bellagio
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 300+
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Grand Hotel Menaggio
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 396+
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 1,284+
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Hiring a car in Varenna

Expect to pay S$ 2.65 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$ 31.72 and S$ 42.29.

Expect to pay S$ 2.65 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$ 31.72 and S$ 42.29.