Varenna is a beautiful medieval village placed on the east coast of Lake Como and can be reached by train in about one hour from Milan Central Railway Station. This station can be reached by shuttle bus in about 30 to 60 minutes from the main international airports (Malpensa, Linate, Orio al Serio). Detailed travel information is provided below.

FROM THE MAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS TO MILAN CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION
From Milan Malpensa Airport
The Malpensa Shuttle Bus service connects the Malpensa airport with the Milan Central railway station in about 50 minutes. The platform of Malpensa Shuttle Bus is located just in front Exit 5 at the arrivals level of Terminal 1. Tickets can be purchased on board at no extra cost (payment by cash in euros).
From Milan Linate Airport
The Star Fly Bus service connects the Linate airport with the Milan Central railway station in about 30 minutes. The platform of Star Fly Bus is located just in front the main exit at the arrivals level. Tickets can be purchased on board at no extra cost (payment by cash in euros).
From Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
The Orio Shuttle Bus service connects the Orio al Serio airport with the Milan Central railway station in about 60 minutes. The platform of Orio Shuttle Bus is located just in front the main exit at the arrivals level. Tickets can be purchased on board at no extra cost (payment by cash in euros).

FROM MILAN CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION TO VARENNA RAILWAY STATION
Varenna can be reached by train from Milan Central Railway Station in approximately one hour with a direct train. Take a train with final destination SONDRIO or TIRANO. These trains will make several stops, including at the VARENNA ESINO station, that is your destination. Tickets must be purchased at the sale offices of the railway station and validated in one of the yellow punching machines located at the beginning of the platforms. It is strongly suggested to buy in advance also a ticket for return from Varenna to Milan, since sale offices are not available at the Varenna railway station. Please note that tickets purchased on board, or not properly validated, can be subjected to an extra fee up to 50 euros.

FROM VARENNA RAILWAY STATION TO YOUR HOTEL IN VARENNA
Most of the hotels in Varenna are located within a walking distance from the railway station (see the map of Varenna). However, the route is climbing and if you have a heavy luggage it is suggested to use a taxi cab. Taxi stand is in front of the railway station.