What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Varenna?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Varenna is to fly and train which costs €65 - €190 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Varenna?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Varenna is to fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Varenna?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Varenna Esino via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Varenna?

The distance between Edinburgh and Varenna is 1550 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Varenna without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Varenna without a car is to train which takes 17h 23m and costs €210 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Varenna?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Varenna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Varenna train from?

Edinburgh to Varenna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Varenna?

Varenna is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 3:14 AM in Edinburgh and 4:14 AM in Varenna.

Where does the Edinburgh to Varenna train arrive?

Edinburgh to Varenna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Varenna?

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Where can I stay near Varenna?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Varenna.

Edinburgh to Varenna - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Varenna by plane, train, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, ferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane EDI - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain
7h 22m
€82–211
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EDI - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
7h 38m
€56–233
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
17h 23m
€211–553
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
30h 18m
€120–326
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Varennacar
19h 48m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane EDI - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
8h 5m
€65–184
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GLA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
8h 47m
€59–194
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
17h 35m
€318–830
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus
4. Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry
32h 21m
€98–192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Varennacar
20h 54m
€300–442

Edinburgh to Varenna by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

17h 23mAverage Duration

€211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,550.5 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Varenna Esino via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Valenciennes, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 23m.

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