There are 4 ways to get from Parma to Varenna by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or ferry
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 Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
2h 40m€18–36Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma, Terminal Bus to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falconebus
- Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain Re8 / ...
3h 49m€12–17Drive 197.4 km
- Drive from Parma to Varennacar 197.4 km
2h 20m€32–47Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Parma to Comobus 518
- Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Bellagio Lidobus
- Take the ferry from Bellagio to Varennaferry
5h 33m€24–38
Parma to Varenna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Varenna is to bus and train which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Varenna is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Varenna Esino via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Parma and Varenna is 193 km. The road distance is 197.4 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Varenna without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Parma to Varenna, including transfers.
Parma to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Varenna is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Parma to Varenna.
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What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Varenna, Italy?
You can take a train from Parma to Varenna Esino via Milano Centrale in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 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 Monza to Varenna Esino
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Parma, Terminal Bus to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falcone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Parma to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Como San Giovanni to Bellagio Lido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Ferry from Bellagio to Varenna
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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