There are 8 ways to get from Ancona to Varenna by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Reggio Emilia
best- Take the train from Ancona to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
- Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
5h 6m€65–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ancona to Bergamobus N554 / ...
10h 41m€42–66Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Ancona Nord to Chiassobus
- Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Menaggio Piazza Romabus
- Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry 22 / ...
8h 2m€52–65Drive 497.6 km
- Drive from Ancona to Varennacar 497.6 km
4h 58m€78–113Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AOI - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain
4h 56m€98–393Train
- Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
5h 30m€51–128Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Ancona to Roma Tiburtinatrain
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain
8h 53m€90–258Train to Abruzzo Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Ancona to Pescara Centraletrain
- Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PSR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
7h 34m€54–237
Ancona to Varenna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Varenna is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ancona to Varenna is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs €95 - €400.
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 41m.
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 6m.
The distance between Ancona and Varenna is 487 km. The road distance is 497.6 km.
The best way to get from Ancona to Varenna without a car is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 5h 6m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Ancona to Varenna, including transfers.
Ancona to Varenna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.
The best way to get from Ancona to Varenna is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 5h 6m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 41m.
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 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ancona to Bergamo once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–180
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ancona to Reggio Emilia Av
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ancona to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ancona to Pescara Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +390975 343195
- [email protected]
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Ancona Nord to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
Ferry from Menaggio to Varenna
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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More Questions & Answers
Ancona to Varenna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Ancona to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Reggio Emilia Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Varenna is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Ancona to Varenna.
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