The distance between Bra and Lake Como is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bra to Lake Como by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lake Como → Bra if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.
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Take the bus to Milan and then to Bellagio Lido.
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Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Novara then take a ferry to Bellagio.
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There are several options for getting from Bra to Lake Como by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between Bra and Lake Como is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Bra and Lake Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bra to Lake Como is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Bra and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bra and Lake Como. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bra to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa, Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Bra and Lake Como. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bra and Lake Como. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bra to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan and Como. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
FlixBus and ASF Autolinee srl run regular bus services between Bra and Lake Como. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bra to Lake Como. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bra and Lake Como. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bra to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | €135($135) | every 3 hours | 307km (191 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | €26($26) | 5 times a week | 261km (162 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 4hrs | €28($28) | hourly | 239km (149 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €37($37) | on demand | 244km (152 miles) |
ASF Autolinee srl
Autostradale
Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
The following major airports near Lake Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.