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

The cheapest way to get from Modena to Varenna is to train which costs €19 - €70 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modena to Varenna is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Modena and Varenna?

No, there is no direct train from Modena to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Varenna Esino via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Modena to Varenna?

The distance between Modena and Varenna is 246 km. The road distance is 245.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Modena to Varenna without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €19 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Modena to Varenna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modena to Varenna train from?

Modena to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.

Where does the Modena to Varenna train arrive?

Modena to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Modena to Varenna?

Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Varenna is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Modena to Varenna.

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

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Where can I stay near Varenna?

There are 4579+ hotels available in Varenna.

Modena to Varenna - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, night train

There are 4 ways to get from Modena to Varenna by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, night train, train, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna EsinoRe 8
3h 23m
€20–69
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Modena Nord to Como Stadio Senigallia
2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni Stazione FS to Menaggio Piazza RomaC10
3. Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varenna
6h 39m
€35–44
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Modena to Milano LambrateNj
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna EsinoRe 8
5h 20m
€36–270
Drive 245.5 km
1. Drive from Modena to Varenna245.5 km
2h 44m
€39–56

Modena to Varenna by train

102Weekly Trains

3h 23mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 246.3 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a train from Modena to Varenna Esino via Milano Centrale in around 3h 23m.

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