The distance between Catania and Lake Como is around 1,077km (669 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Catania 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 Como → Catania if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Lecco.
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Take the bus to Milan.
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.
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Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Bellagio.
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There are several options for getting from Catania to Lake Como by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Catania and Lake Como is around 1,077km (669 miles).
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Catania and Lake Como by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Lake Como is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Lake Como is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Catania and Lake Como. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Lecco then take the bus to Bellagio. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Lake Como. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan and Como. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Catania and Lake Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 19h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Lake Como. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to Lake Como. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Lake Como is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 1,092km (678 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 3h 40m | €73($73) | hourly | 1,131km (702 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 35m | €62($62) | 4 times a day | 1,077km (669 miles) |
Bus | 19h 55m | €83($83) | twice daily | 1,451km (902 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 50m | €220($220) | every 20 mins | 1,418km (881 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14hrs | €215($215) | hourly | 1,406km (874 miles) |
Alba Star
Neos
Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
Blu Jet
Linee Lecco S.p.A.
The following major airports near Lake Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.