Lake Como ferry route
Como to Varenna ferry: times, route and tickets
A long-lake ferry option when you want to reach the rail-side village without turning the journey into a road transfer. Use the current official timetable below to choose a direct sailing for the day you are travelling.
Plan this ferry
Como to Varenna, using the actual published service.
Choose a departure first. The planner shows its arrival time and intermediate calls, then lets you add a return only if it belongs in your day.
Not a booking service. Check fares, capacity and disruption notices with the operator before travel.
Your ferry, in one clear view.
Choose an outward departure first. Add a return only when it belongs in your plan.
Driving or hiring a vehicle instead?
Use the separate road-and-rental guide for routes, parking context and vehicle-ferry decisions.
Editorial review
Built from published operator information.
Teravia turns the sources below into route decisions, mapped terminals and timetable checks. They remain the source of truth for live changes on the day.
- Navigazione Laghi · Lake Como tickets and timetables
Official live reference for the longer Como-side lake service and operator notices.
- ASF Autolinee · PDF timetables
Official bus-operator timetable index for the Como–Nesso–Bellagio corridor.
- Navigazione Lago di Como · summer 2026 timetable
Active published timetable for July 1, 2026–October 4, 2026. It replaces the prior timetable source when this route is republished.
Published schedules, fares and service conditions can change. Re-check the operator immediately before travel.
FAQ
Questions before you travel
Does a direct Como to Varenna ferry run on my date?
The active official timetable includes this direct relationship, but individual services depend on the selected date and season. Open the planner above to see only departures that apply to your day.
Where in Como do I board for this ferry?
Use the terminal shown in the planner’s trip brief and open its directions link. Como has several transport touchpoints, so the right pier is more useful than searching only for the town name.
Will the Como to Varenna ferry stop elsewhere?
Some public-line sailings call at intermediate piers. Select a specific departure in the planner to see its published arrival time and every intermediate call instead of planning around a single generic duration.
Can I continue by train after arriving in Varenna?
Varenna is the rail-side gateway for the central lake, but the pier and Varenna-Esino station are separate. Choose a ferry that gives you a comfortable walking and station buffer before relying on a train connection.
Is this better as a one-way trip or a return from Varenna?
Use one way if you are continuing from Varenna, staying overnight or have not settled the rest of the route. Add a return only after you have chosen the time you want to leave Varenna; the planner checks the published reverse departures in that window.
Can I bring a car, motorbike or bicycle?
Only use a sailing marked as a vehicle ferry. A direct passenger service does not automatically carry a car, motorbike or bicycle; capacity, conditions and the final fare must be confirmed with the operator.