The average train between Salzburg and Varenna takes 12h 9m and the fastest train takes 9h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Varenna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Salzburg and Varenna. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Varenna at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Varenna station via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
Salzburg to Varenna train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Varenna train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Varenna Esino station.
Book your Salzburg to Varenna train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and 3 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Varenna is 348.1 km. The road distance is 678 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Varenna Esino via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 24m.