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3 nights in Varenna before flying out of Milan Linate -

Hello all, I have a couple of questions surrounding our stay in Varenna this summer. This is our last stop of a 2 week trip, which starts with 3 nights in Rome, 5 nights in Castellina in Chianti, 3 nights in Venice, then 3 nights in Varenna. Our flight out of Milan Linate is at 10:40am and the plan now is to still stay in Varenna the night before, and drive from Varenna to the airport the day of departure . I assume it's about an hour drive. Now for the questions:
1. Train or rental car from Venice to Varenna? Is there a train directly to Varenna from Venice, or do we need to switch trains in Milan?
2. i understand a car isnt really necessary when staying in Varenna - but is there anywhere to park, and any idea of the cost?
3. Would you think there is a car service we can book to drive us directly to the airport if we dont have a car?
4. Are we crazy thinking we can drive from Varenna to the Milan Linate airport on our day of departure, and should we just stay near the airport the night before?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Are we crazy thinking we can drive from Varenna to the Milan Linate airport on our day of departure, and should we just stay near the airport the night before.

No way I would sleep in Varenna having to catch a 1040 flight the next day.

Consult your mental health professional for an answer to the first part of your question.

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I would not (could not) sleep in Varenna with a 10:40 flight out of Milan the next morning. Too much can go wrong.

Take the train from Venice to Varenna. Do not rent a car. Take the train to Milan the evening before your flight. Stay at a hotel near the airport with an airport shuttle. You need to be there 3 hours early, so that’s an early morning.