How to travel from Brindisi to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Brindisi and Lake Como is around 935km (581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brindisi to Lake Como by plane, ferry, train, 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 ComoBrindisi if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the bus to Bellagio.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Train

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

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Drive

Drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,060km (659 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Lake Como by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Brindisi and Lake Como is around 935km (581 miles).

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Brindisi and Lake Como by plane and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Lake Como is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brindisi and Lake Como. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brindisi to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Trenitalia and Trenord run train services between Brindisi and Lake Como. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 10h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brindisi and Lake Como. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brindisi to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan and Como. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Brindisi and Lake Como. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brindisi to Lake Como. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Brindisi and Lake Como. The distance is around 1,060km (659 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Lake Como is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Lake Como

Transport options from Brindisi to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
3h 30m
€74($74)
4 times a day935km (581 miles)
Plane and Ferry3h 45m
€65($65)
hourly1,015km (631 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
€83($83)
every 3 hours988km (614 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€100($100)
every 3 hours975km (606 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 40m
€110($110)
every 3 hours968km (601 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry4h 40m
€74($74)
every 2 hours1,021km (635 miles)
Train
10h 20m
€185($185)
4 times a day1,084km (674 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
€68($68)
every 20 mins1,102km (685 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€160($160)
on demand1,060km (659 miles)

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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