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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Varenna to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Varenna

Varenna in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 135
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 Bologna takes 1h 03m and costs around S$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about S$ 15 for a 1h 13m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Galdierirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 95 miles and will cost you around S$ 15. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 140 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 Bologna takes 1h 03m and costs around S$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about S$ 15 for a 1h 13m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Galdierirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 95 miles and will cost you around S$ 15. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,827 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around S$ 364 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 371 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$ 1,871+
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Hotel Belvedere
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 1,217+
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 1,604+
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Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 123+
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Albergo Silvio
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 297+
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Hotel Excelsior Splendide
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 258+
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Hiring a car in Varenna

Expect to pay S$ 2.64 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$ 31.64 and S$ 42.18. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Varenna, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.64 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$ 31.64 and S$ 42.18. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Varenna, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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