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

When to visit Varenna

Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 611
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 611
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Genoa takes 1h 26m and costs around RM 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about RM 114 for a 1h 55m 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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 19. From Genoa, the ticket costs about RM 48 for a journey of 169 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Genoa takes 1h 26m and costs around RM 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about RM 114 for a 1h 55m 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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 19. From Genoa, the ticket costs about RM 48 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Varenna

Airlines serving Varenna

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,468 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,761 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around RM 1,213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,195 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)
RM 3,043+
Hotel Du Lac
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,246+
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 3,619+
Hotel Bellagio
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 908+
Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 419+
Hotel Excelsior Splendide
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 935+

Hiring a car in Varenna

Expect to pay RM 9.80 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 RM 117.57 and RM 156.76.

Expect to pay RM 9.80 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 RM 117.57 and RM 156.76.