With a population of 764, Varenna is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Varenna to see all of its attractions.
Although Varenna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 61 km from Varenna. The shortest flight to Varenna from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 15h 55m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Varenna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Varenna to Florence takes 1h 43m and costs around RM 92 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about RM 53 for a 1h 46m trip. The train station in Varenna is called Varenna Esino, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Varenna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 61 km from Varenna. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Varenna, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autostradale. From Genoa, the bus ride to Varenna takes 185 km and will cost you around RM 70. From Verona, the ticket costs about RM 48 for a journey of 193 km.
Average rates range from around RM 1,002 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 968 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay RM 8.41 per litre in Varenna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 100.83 and RM 134.44. The most frequently booked car type in Varenna is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.