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How to get fromMalcesine to Varennaby taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Malcesine to Varenna by taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Malcesine to Aviotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Avio to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain train Re8
    4h 49m
    €30–100

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Malcesine to Desenzano del Gardaferry ferry Sr111 / ...
    2. Take the train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Leccotrain train R7
    6h 57m
    €22–31

  3. Line 7 ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Malcesine to Bogliacoferry ferry 7
    2. Take the bus from Bogliaco to Brescia Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain train Re8
    5h 47m
    €24–38

  4. Drive  188.3 km

    1. Drive from Malcesine to Varennacar car 188.3 km
    2h 51m
    €34–49

  5. Line 484 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Malcesine to Gardabus bus 484
    2. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain train Re8
    5h 44m
    €27–94

Malcesine to Varenna by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Malcesine to Varenna. However, you can take the taxi to Avio, take the train to Verona Porta Nuova, take the train to Milano Centrale, then take the train to Varenna Esino. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Malcesine to Varenna Esino via Bogliaco, Bogliaco, Brescia Station, Brescia, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 47m.

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