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$ 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 61 km 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$ 17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 1h 37m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 61 km from Varenna. You’ll find branches of Galdierirent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 169 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

Although Varenna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 61 km 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$ 17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 1h 37m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 61 km from Varenna. You’ll find branches of Galdierirent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 169 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

Lufthansa
Good (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,975 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,944 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,706 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,775 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,026 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around S$ 352 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 489 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 (9.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 1,212+
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Hotel Du Lac & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 449+
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Hotel Belvedere
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 970+
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Hotel Bellagio
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 308+
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Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 235+
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Hotel Excelsior Splendide
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 323+
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Hiring a car in Varenna

Expect to pay S$ 2.85 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$ 34.19 and S$ 45.59.

Expect to pay S$ 2.85 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$ 34.19 and S$ 45.59.