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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Varenna has to offer.

When to visit Varenna

Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 286
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varenna in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 286
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 13m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 15. From Genoa, the ticket costs about AED 62 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 13m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Varenna takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 15. From Genoa, the ticket costs about AED 62 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Varenna

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Varenna

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Varenna

Average rates range from around AED 949 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,041 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)
AED 2,787+
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 3,137+
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Hotel Bellagio
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 896+
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Hotel Il Perlo
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 913+
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Hotel Fioroni
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 334+
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Hotel Excelsior Splendide
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 667+
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Hiring a car in Varenna

Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 AED 84.62 and AED 112.83. The most frequently booked car type in Varenna is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 AED 84.62 and AED 112.83. The most frequently booked car type in Varenna is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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