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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Varenna is to fly and train which costs €24 - €230 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Varenna is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Varenna?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Varenna Esino via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

How far is it from Palermo to Varenna?

The distance between Palermo and Varenna is 976 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Varenna without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Palermo to Varenna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Varenna train from?

Palermo to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Where does the Palermo to Varenna train arrive?

Palermo to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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Where can I stay near Varenna?

There are 7107+ hotels available in Varenna.

Palermo to Varenna - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Palermo to Varenna by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Palermo Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain
5h 32m
€55–206
Fly Palermo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
6h 20m
€25–229
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
16h 18m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Varennacar
23h 22m
€148–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain Re8 / ...
24h 39m
€134–215
Fly Palermo Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PMO - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
6h 14m
€44–239
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane TPS - BGY
3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
6h 55m
€62–342
Fly Palermo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
6h 27m
€50–233
Fly Palermo Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane PMO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
7h 24m
€45–242
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
16h 22m
€169–331
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
24h 58m
€138–207
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Comobus
2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Menaggio Piazza Romabus
3. Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry 22 / ...
25h 46m
€238–324

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) flights

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 976.4 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Varenna Esino via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 16h 22m.

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