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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Varenna is to train via Imperia which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Varenna is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Varenna?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Varenna Esino via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Nice to Varenna?

The distance between Nice and Varenna is 385 km. The road distance is 389.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Varenna without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Nice to Varenna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Varenna train from?

Nice to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Where does the Nice to Varenna train arrive?

Nice to Varenna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Nice to Varenna?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Varenna is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Nice to Varenna.

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

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Where can I stay near Varenna?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Varenna.

Nice to Varenna - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nice to Varenna by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, 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
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re 8
7h 27m
€32–62
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 492
2. Take the bus from Milan to Comobus
3. Take the ferry from Bellagio to Varennaferry 904
10h 6m
€38–69
Drive 389.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Varennacar 389.7 km
4h 23m
€60–86
Train via Imperia
1. Take the train from Imperia to Milano Porta Garibalditrain Re 13
2. Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain Re 8 / ...
8h 51m
€34–45

Nice to Varenna by train

51Weekly Trains

7h 27mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 385 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Varenna, Italy?

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Varenna Esino via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 7h 27m.

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