There are 3 ways to get from Genoa to Varenna by train (Trenitalia), car, 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
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
3h 35m€20–40Drive 214.6 km
- Drive from Genoa to Varennacar 214.6 km
2h 40m€35–50Train via Genova Brignole
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain 9998
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
3h 45m€22–34
Genoa to Varenna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Varenna is to train via Genova Brignole which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Varenna is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Varenna Esino via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Genoa and Varenna is 212 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Varenna without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Genoa to Varenna, including transfers.
Genoa to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Varenna is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Genoa to Varenna.
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What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Varenna, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Varenna Esino via Milano Centrale in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Italo Treno
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