What is the easiest/least expensive way to get from Sorrento to the Lake District in Italy, specifically Varenna? Thanks!
Posted by
Tilburg, Netherlands
2829 posts
Easiest = rent a car and drive. Least expensive: train to Napoli + low cost flight to Milano + train to Varenna. A good compromise = regional train to Salerno + high-speed train(s) to Milano + train to Varenna ====== BTW: there is no such thing as "lake district" in Italy. If you use that terminology, most people will not have a clue what you are talking about.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32325 posts
Cindy, The "easiest/least expensive way" that I'd choose is: > Circumvesuviana from Sorrento to Naples (ie: depart at 07:55, arrive Napoli Centrale at 09:00). > EuroStar Italia / Alta Velocita from Naples to Milan. There are direct trains (no changes) several times a day (ie: depart Napoli Centrale at 09:50, arrive Milano Centrale at 14:45). > Regionale from Milano Centrale to Varenna. There are departures about every two hours, with a travel time of 1H:03M. Happy travels!
Posted by
Bay Area
3551 posts
You might also consider bus to Rome then train up to Milan then train to Varenna.
Or ferry to Naples fly toMilan train to Varenna.