TRANSPORT / HOW TO GET

HOW TO REACH VARENNA BY CAR, TAXI, TRAIN OR BOAT

Varenna is between 50 and 100 km from the main airports of Lombardy and is only a 20-minute drive from the capital of the Province of Lecco. Connected to Menaggio and Bellagio by the ferry service, it is easily reachable from Switzerland, as well as from Valtellina thanks to its central position on the eastern branch of Lake Como.

FROM MILANO-LINATE

Take “LINATE SHUTTLE” for Milan Central Station.

Departure from Linate Airport: from 9 am every hour until 10.30pm
Journey time: 25 minutes
Tickets: Adult €7,00; children up to 12 years € 3,00.

Continue by TRAIN following direction FROM MILANO CENTRALE/PORTA GARIBALDI

Info LINATE SHUTTLE

OPTION 2

Take ATM service line 4 to Milan San Babila. Change and take red line to Duomo. Change and take Yellow line to Central Station.

Departure from Linate Airport: from 6 am every hour until 00.30pm
Journey time: 25 minutes
Tickets: Adult €2,20;

Continue by TRAIN following direction FROM MILANO CENTRAL

Info atm Milan metro

FROM MILANO-MALPENSA

Take “MALPENSA SHUTTLE” for Milan Central Station.

Departure from Malpensa Airport T1/T2: every 30 minutes
Journey time: 1h
Tickets: Adult € 10,00 one-way or € 16,00 round-trip

Continue by TRAIN following direction FROM MILANO CENTRALE/PORTA GARIBALDI

Info MALPENSA SHUTTLE

FROM MILANO-MALPENSA

Take “MALPENSA EXPRESS TRAIN” for Milan Central Station.

Departure from Malpensa Airport T1/T2: every 30 minutes
Journey time: 51 min.
Tickets: Adult one way trip Milano – Malpensa: 20 €
Children (4 -13 years old): 10 €

Continue by TRAIN following direction FROM MILAN CENTRAL STATION

Info MALPENSA EXPRESS TRAIN

FROM BERGAMO-ORIO AL SERIO

OPTION 1
Take “AIRPORT BUS” direct to Bergamo train station.

Journey time: 15 minutes (departures every 20 minutes from Orio al Serio airport)

Tickets: Adults € 3,00 one way

Continue by TRAIN following direction FROM BY TRAIN FROM BERGAMO

Info AIRPORT SHUTTLE

OPTION 2
Take “ORIOSHUTTLE”  direct to Milan Central Station.

Journey time: 50 minutes
Tickets: adult €12; children from 2 to 11 years old €6, under 2 years old free

Continue by TRAIN following the direction from MILAN CENTRAL STATION

Info ORIO SHUTTLE

Stop for all train journeys:

VARENNA – ESINO LARIO – PERLEDO

TRAIN tickets and info

FROM BERGAMO

Direct trains to LECCO and continue with trains from LECCO, direct to BELLANOCOLICOSONDRIOTIRANO
Journey time: 40 minutes

FROM LECCO

All train direct to BELLANOCOLICOSONDRIOTIRANO
Journey time: 20 minutes

FROM TIRANO

Direct train to LECCO-MILANO
Journey time: 1.30h

TAXI BOAT VARENNA

Taxi Boat Varenna – Exclusive Private Boat Tours  and water taxi services on Lake Como
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Lake Como with Taxi Boat Varenna, offering private boat tours, transfers, and group excursions aboard of elegant Venetian-style water taxis and luxurious water limousine. Whether you’re exploring historic villas like Villa Balbianello, enjoying a romantic sunset cruise, or planning seamless transportation for a special event, we provide comfortable, stylish, and personalized experiences.
Let us take you on a unique adventure across one of the world’s most stunning lakes.

Meeting point: Dock No. 2 in Riva Grande in front of Bar Il Molo, Varenna
T. +39 349-2290953
E. info@taxiboatvarenna.com
W www.taxiboatvarenna.com

Info TAXI BOAT VARENNA

Taxi Service Barili

Car/ Van services to and from airports and other national and international tourist destinations. Professionalism, courtesy and punctuality are our priorities. Recommended by Rick Steves.

Via Pino, 63, Varenna (LC)
T +39 348 5500787 / +39 348 3548898
E taxi.varenna@tiscali.it
W www.varennataxi.com

Info Taxi Service Barili Pirelli

Taxi Stefano Maglia

 

+39 340 2568692

A tutto gas – NCC

“We deal with various types of transfers both regionally, nationally, and internationally. We put our experience at the customer’s disposal to satisfy every travel need, even for day trips or holidays.”

Via alla Valle Masna, 1 23828 – Perledo (LC)
T +39 328 217 9171
E nccatuttogas@gmail.com
W www.nccatuttogas.eu

Info A tutto Gas - NCC

Taxi Rita

+39 338 8554687

Lake Como Driver

+39 334 7952895

FERRY BOAT

The ferry boat service connects Varenna with the municipalities of Bellagio, Cadenabbia and Menaggio. Varenna is also one of the stops on the Como – Colico and Lecco – Bellagio routes..

The Navigazione Laghi website collects timetables and prices, as well as other useful information on special routes, educational itineraries and cruises.

We recommend that you pay attention to the current summer or winter calendar.

Info NAVIGAZIONE LAGHI