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• How to reach Varenna
• General FAQ
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Smoking is not allowed on board
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We are available for service on the early morning or on the night.
Please contact us! from 9:00am to 7:00pm
Where
Contrada del porto, 1 23879 - Varenna (LC) Italy
Mail
info@taxiboatvarenna.com
Information requests
Please understand that sending a tour request form is NOT a confirmation of your reservation. We will get back to your as soon as possible, within 24 hours. Varenna Rent a Boat is located in central Lake Como, very close to Varenna Lake Como ferry boat harbour (less than 1 minutes by feet).
Taxi Boat Varenna is also close to the railway station (Stop at Varenna Esine, 5 minutes by feet).
How to reach Varenna
Varenna Lake Como is an attractive village located on the eastern shore of the Lake.
It represents a great gateway to Lake Como.
From Varenna you can easily reach the best villages on the lake, such as Bellagio and Menaggio.
Moreover, thanks to the railway station, it is simple to go to Milan.
Do you have a question?
Lugano (Switzerland) – Exit: Lugano sud. Follow Gandria – St. Moritz. From Gandria to Menaggio. Once in Menaggio, take the ferry boat.
Parking in Varenna – Important Info for Guests Arriving by Car
Varenna can be very crowded, especially during weekends and high season, and finding a parking spot can take time.
We strongly advise arriving in town at least 2 hours before your tour, particularly in summer, to allow for traffic and parking delays. Late arrivals risk missing the tour and may be subject to full cancellation penalties as per policy.
Recommended Parking:
📍 Parcheggio Multipiano (Multi-storey Parking)
Viale Giovanni Polvani 1, 23829 Varenna (LC)
🔗 Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gwe8t1sXhqAYAms69
From this parking lot, it’s about a 4–8 minute walk to Dock 2 (our meeting point in the old town).
If you are in Como or in Colico, you can take the speed Boat.
If you are arriving to Varenna with public transportation, do plan your itinerary well and allowing plenty of space for public transport delays, especially if you are traveling by ferry from Como city / Bellagio / Menaggio or other town - in high season (any day) and on weekends all year round, plan to arrive in Varenna at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled tour departure (exception when your departure is scheduled for morning).
Train: from Milan, direction for SONDRIO or TIRANO as their final destination (not Como or Torino).
Stop: Varenna-Esino
Train ticket: € 6,70 (2nd class).
From June 15 to September 15, 2025, trains from Milan will only run as far as Lecco.
From Lecco to Varenna, the journey continues on train replacement buses, which can be slower and subject to delays.
We recommend allowing plenty of extra time (at least 2 hours extra) if you plan to use this route.
Alternative travel options from Milan:
🚐 Varenna Express shuttle bus – direct service from Milan
🔗 More details here: https://www.varennaexpress.it/
🚖 Private car hire with chauffeur – a more comfortable and flexible solution
1- Train (Malpensa Express) every 30 minutes: http://www.malpensaexpress.it/it/malpensa-express/home.aspx
2- Bus (Malpensa Shuttle) every 20 minutes: http://www.malpensashuttle.it
3- Linate airport (Milan) – Linate Shuttle (bus) every 30 minutes: http://www.milano-aeroporti.it/linate-shuttle/index.html