How to get from Varenna to Como Lake by bus and train?

From Varenna to Como Lake by bus and train

To get from Varenna to Como Lake you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE8 train from Varenna-Esino-Perledo station to Monza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE80 train and finally take the 7 bus from Como - St. Rocchetto station to Como - Trieste Lakefront station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Varenna may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Como Lake on the Moovit app.

132min
Train - RE8
Train - RE80
Bus - 77
Walk to Como Lake
Leaves from Varenna-Esino-Perledo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Varenna
  • 2
    Train - RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Milan Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Monza
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Locarno
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Como San Giovanni
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Como - St. Rocchetto
    ID COMO_A43
    320 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Lora
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Como - Trieste Lakefront
    ID MATTEA01
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Como Lake
    Walk to
    Como Lake
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Varenna to Como Lake by bus and train via RE8, RE80 and C130

To get from Varenna to Como Lake you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE8 train from Varenna-Esino-Perledo station to Monza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE80 train and finally take the C130 bus from Como - San Giovanni Station station to Como - Trieste Lakefront station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Varenna may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Como Lake on the Moovit app.

140min
Train - RE8
Train - RE80
Bus - C130C130
Walk to Como Lake
Leaves from Varenna-Esino-Perledo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Varenna
  • 2
    Train - RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Milan Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Monza
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Locarno
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Como San Giovanni
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Como - San Giovanni Station
    ID COMO_A06
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - C130C130
    Wait for bus
    C130
    Bellagio
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Como - Trieste Lakefront
    ID MATTEA01
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Como Lake
    Walk to
    Como Lake
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Varenna to Como Lake

The distance between Varenna and Como Lake is approximately 95.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Varenna to Como Lake by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Como – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Varenna to Como Lake

To check the bus and train schedule from Varenna to Como Lake using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Varenna) and destination (Como Lake), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Varenna to Como Lake by bus and train via RE8, RE80 and C130

To get from Varenna to Como Lake you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE8 train from Varenna-Esino-Perledo station to Monza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE80 train and finally take the C130 bus from Como - San Giovanni Station station to Como - Trieste Lakefront station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Varenna may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Como Lake on the Moovit app.

140min
Train - RE8
Train - RE80
Bus - C130C130
Walk to Como Lake
Leaves from Varenna-Esino-Perledo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Varenna
  • 2
    Train - RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Milan Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Monza
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Locarno
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Como San Giovanni
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Como - San Giovanni Station
    ID COMO_A06
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - C130C130
    Wait for bus
    C130
    Bellagio
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Como - Trieste Lakefront
    ID MATTEA01
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Como Lake
    Walk to
    Como Lake
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Varenna to Como Lake?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Train line Tirano - Sondrio - Lecco - Milan, Train line Locarno - Chiasso - Como - Milan, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Varenna to Como Lake?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Train line Tirano - Sondrio - Lecco - Milan, Train line Locarno - Chiasso - Como - Milan, Bus line C130.

  • Is there a direct train between Varenna and Como Lake?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Varenna to Como Lake?

    The RE8 train line goes from Milan Central station near Varenna in Milan and Lombardy to Monza station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Monza station near Como Lake.

  • How long does it take to travel from Varenna to Como Lake by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Varenna and Como Lake by train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Varenna to get to Como Lake?

    Get on the RE8 train from the Milan Central station near Varenna in Milan and Lombardy.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Varenna and Como Lake?

    Get off the train at the Monza stop, which is closest to Como Lake.

  • When is the first ferry from Varenna to Como Lake?

    The first ferry from Varenna in Milan and Lombardy to Como Lake in Como is Lake Como | Como - Colico. It leaves the Varenna station at 10:03 AM.

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