There are 3 ways to get from Varenna to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain Re8
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
2h 56m€21–33Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lecco to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain R7
3h 39m€12–15Drive 180.7 km
- Drive from Varenna to Riva del Gardacar 180.7 km
2h 49m€30–43
Varenna to Lago di Garda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Lago di Garda is to train which costs €11 - €16 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Lago di Garda is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Varenna and Lago di Garda is 180 km. The road distance is 180.7 km.
The best way to get from Varenna to Lago di Garda without a car is to train via Milan which takes 2h 56m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Varenna to Lago di Garda, including transfers.
Varenna to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Lago di Garda is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Varenna to Lago di Garda.
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What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Lago di Garda, Italy?
You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Milano Centrale in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lecco to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirm
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
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