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The ferry stop at Bellagio
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Once having taken the train to Varenna (see main page), you can walk around the town itself from one end to the other. But being situated in the middle of Lake Como, you will want to use the good ferry system to visit the other mid lake towns (Bellagio, Menaggio, Lenno, Tremezzo). You can buy individual one way rides, round trip, or my favorite....the all day pass. This allows you to take any ferry (walk on or car) to any of the midlake towns all day long. Best deal for sure.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Phone: +39 031 579211

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To get to Varenna, forget about driving there, unless you want to or live there anyway, I would advise you to make use of the lake boat service.
You can drive your car onto the ferry and it drops you off, you can drive into town or to somewhere else, cutting down on driving time as well.
The boats are relaxing, affordable and reliable.

Just go to a boat ticket office next to the pier and ask the attendant for assistance. Make sure you catch the right ship.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Phone: 031-579211

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Walk, to get a full impression of everything
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Enjoying Varenna by walking around

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Written Jan 21, 2006

Website: http://www.varennaitaly.com/

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Travel over the lake for a spectacular arrival
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Written Jan 21, 2006

Website: http://www.varennaitaly.com/

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 Yes, Varenna is very pretty indeed. With its colourful houses set on the side of Lake Como and its little alleyways running up from the shore a reminder of its fishing-village origins, its attraction... 

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An idyllic little town on Lago di Como

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 Compared to its close neighbor, Bellagio, I suppose Varenna isn't that well known. But I like it even better--a relatively unpretentious and quiet town on the banks of Lago di Como (Lake Como),... 

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Varenna - Diamond of the Lake

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Varenna, Lake Como's finest

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