Lake Como rail route

Varenna to Milan by train

Leave Lake Como from Varenna-Esino on the direct train to Milano Centrale. If you arrive at the pier first, make the short station handover before choosing your train.

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Next trains · Varenna-Esino → Milano Centrale

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Leaving Varenna

The station and ferry pier are separate.

If you arrive by ferry before travelling to Milan, allow time for the estimated roughly 400-metre, six-minute walk from the pier to Varenna-Esino station, orientation and platform access.

A · Varenna-Esino station
Rail arrival and departure point.

B · Varenna ferry terminal
Central-lake ferry connections.

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Varenna to Bellagio ferry

Plan the central-lake crossing before walking to the station.

Varenna to Menaggio ferry

Connect from the western shore through Varenna.

Milan to Varenna

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FAQ

Questions before you travel

Is there a direct train from Varenna to Milan?

Teravia’s reviewed rail data covers direct Varenna-Esino to Milano Centrale services. Check the published departures for your date and operator notices before travelling.

How far is the Varenna ferry terminal from the station?

The ferry terminal and Varenna-Esino station are separate points. Allow roughly 400 metres and around six minutes for the walk, plus orientation and platform time.

Which Milan station does this route reach?

This route is shown to Milano Centrale. Check the selected service and Trenord’s live journey information on the day for any operational changes.

Can I use this after a ferry from Bellagio or Menaggio?

Yes, but the ferry-to-station walk is your responsibility. Choose your ferry and train with enough margin; Teravia does not claim a protected connection.

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.

Reviewed August 3, 2026

Published schedules, fares and service conditions can change. Re-check the operator immediately before travel.