Town · Varenna, Lake Como

Varenna

Varenna
Photo: Manfred Werner (Tsui), CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Varenna is a good base or a half-day stop, with the Passeggiata degli Innamorati along the water and gardens at Villa Monastero. It also has a train station on the Milan line.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 3 of Lake Como in 3 Days

Visiting Varenna: what to know

Tickets
Free to walk
Time needed
2 to 3 hours
Best time
Late afternoon
Getting there
Ferry from Bellagio, or train from Milano Centrale

Lake Como itineraries with Varenna

Day 3 of Lake Como in 3 Days

Lenno, Balbianello and Varenna

How Varenna fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Villa del BalbianelloLenno
  2. 12:30Lunch in LennoLenno
  3. 14:30VarennaVarenna
  4. 16:00Castello di VezioVarenna
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Varenna FAQs

How long should I spend in Varenna?

Half a day covers the lanes, the lakeside walk and the castle.

Can I take a train to Varenna?

Yes, Varenna-Esino station is on the Milan to Tirano line.

Is Varenna busy?

It gets crowded at midday in summer; mornings and evenings are calmer.

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