How to travel from Catania to Lake Como, Italy

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.

6 routes found

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 ComoCatania if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Lecco.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Train and Ferry

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.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Lake Como

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Catania to Lake Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Lake Como

Transport options from Catania to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
€115($115)
every 3 hours1,092km (678 miles)
Plane and Ferry3h 40m
€73($73)
hourly1,131km (702 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 35m
€62($62)
4 times a day1,077km (669 miles)
Bus
19h 55m
€83($83)
twice daily1,451km (902 miles)
Train and Ferry
12h 50m
€220($220)
every 20 mins1,418km (881 miles)
Car and Ferry
14hrs
€215($215)
hourly1,406km (874 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