What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Varenna?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Varenna is to bus and ferry which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Varenna?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Varenna is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs €95 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Varenna?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Ponte S.Pietro via Bergamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Ancona and Varenna?

No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Varenna Esino via Reggio Emilia Av and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Ancona to Varenna?

The distance between Ancona and Varenna is 487 km. The road distance is 497.6 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Varenna without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Varenna without a car is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 5h 7m and costs €65 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Varenna?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Ancona to Varenna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Varenna bus from?

Ancona to Varenna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Varenna train from?

Ancona to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.

Train or bus from Ancona to Varenna?

The best way to get from Ancona to Varenna is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 5h 7m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Ancona to Varenna bus arrive?

Ancona to Varenna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.

Where does the Ancona to Varenna train arrive?

Ancona to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Reggio Emilia Av station.

Can I drive from Ancona to Varenna?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Varenna is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Ancona to Varenna.

How do I get a train ticket from Ancona to Varenna?

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Ancona to Varenna - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ancona to Varenna by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, car, plane, or train

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Train via Reggio Emilia
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
2. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
5h 7m
€65–129
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona Nord to Chiassobus
2. Take the ferry from Bellagio to Varennaferry 904
8h
€39–49
Drive 497.6 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Varennacar 497.6 km
4h 58m
€78–112
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AOI - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain
4h 56m
€98–383
Train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
5h 30m
€51–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bergamobus 428 / ...
10h 21m
€42–66
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain
8h 55m
€91–260
Train to Abruzzo Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Pescara Centraletrain
2. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PSR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
7h 34m
€55–237

Ancona to Varenna by train

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Distance: 486.9 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a train from Ancona to Varenna Esino via Reggio Emilia Av and Milano Centrale in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ancona to Bergamo once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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