How to travel from Biella to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Biella and Lake Como is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Biella to Lake Como by train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Lake ComoBiella if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Novara then Saronno and then to Como Lago then take a ferry to Bellagio.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Biella and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Biella to Lake Como by train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Biella and Lake Como is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Biella and Lake Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Biella to Lake Como is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Biella and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Biella and Lake Como. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Biella to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Santhia, Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Trenitalia and Trenord run train services between Biella and Lake Como. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Biella and Lake Como. We recommend that you drive to Bellagio. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Biella to Lake Como. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Lake Como is Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Lake Como. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Biella and Lake Como. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Biella to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Biella to Lake Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Biella and Lake Como

Transport options from Biella to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€120($120)
hourly233km (145 miles)
Train and Ferry
3hrs
€20($20)
hourly145km (90 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€24($24)
on demand158km (98 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Biella and Lake Como

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Airports near Lake Como

The following major airports near Lake Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Lake Como
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Lake Como
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Lake Como