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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Varenna
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€2
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€3
Fastest journey on Sep 18
20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
36 m
Buses on Sep 18
5
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Varenna will cost around €3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €2.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 buses from Milan to Varenna, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:50 AM0h30Milan7:20 AMVarenna€21One-way0 transfers- 8:00 AM0h20Milan8:20 AMVarenna€21One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM0h20Milan5:50 PMVarenna€21One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM1h00Milan7:30 AMVarenna€31One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 PM0h50Milan5:20 PMVarenna€31One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM0h20Milan8:20 AMVarenna€21One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM0h20Milan5:50 PMVarenna€21One-way0 transfers
- 6:50 AM0h30Milan7:20 AMVarenna€21One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 PM0h50Milan5:20 PMVarenna€31One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM1h00Milan7:30 AMVarenna€31One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milan to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 61 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Varenna:
A bus is €0.27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Varenna costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Varenna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
Live departures
Milan to Varenna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Varenna buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6:30 AM Milan | 1h00 | 7:30 AM Varenna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM Milan | 0h10 | 8:10 AM Varenna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:40 AM Milan | 0h20 | 9:00 AM Varenna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:30 PM Milan | 0h50 | 5:20 PM Varenna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Milan | 0h20 | 5:50 PM Varenna | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Varenna
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Buses from Milan to Varenna run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:47. The fastest bus covers the 61 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 61 km |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 33m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:47 PM |
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Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Milan to VarennaYou can travel by bus between Milan to Varenna with BlaBlaCar for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan to Varenna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Varenna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Varenna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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