There are 5 ways to get from Varenna to Cernobbio by ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Varenna to Argegnoferry Sr101 Sr207 / ...
- Take the bus from Argegno Piazza Roma Pontile to Cernobbio Piazza Mazzinibus C110 / ...
1h 25m€21–29Line 17 ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Varenna to Cernobbioferry 17
2h 2m€7–11Train
- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Como S.Giovannitrain S11 / ...
2h 18m€8–11Drive 55.2 km
- Drive from Varenna to Cernobbiocar 55.2 km
1h 4m€10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varenna to Cernobbiotaxi 55.2 km
1h 4m€90–120
Varenna to Cernobbio by ferry and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Cernobbio is to line 17 ferry which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Cernobbio is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €9 - €15.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Varenna and arriving at Cernobbio. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Cernobbio. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Como S.Giovanni via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Varenna and Cernobbio is 115 km. The road distance is 55.2 km.
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The best way to get from Varenna to Cernobbio without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 1h 25m and costs €21 - €29.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Varenna to Cernobbio, including transfers.
Varenna to Cernobbio train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna to Cernobbio train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Cernobbio, Italy?
You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini via Monza, Como S.Giovanni, and Como - San Rocchetto in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Varenna to Cernobbio twice daily. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varenna Esino to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Argegno Piazza Roma Pontile to Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Ferry from Varenna to Argegno
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Varenna to Cernobbio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- €90–120
BELLAGIO TAXI TRANSFERS CAB UBER LIMO SERVICE
- Phone
- +39 329 703 2702
- Website
- bellagiotaxi.com
Taxi Ghisallo Bellagio NCC
- Phone
- +39 349 452 2437
- Website
- bellagio-transfer.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Cernobbio is 55 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Varenna to Cernobbio.
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