How to travel from Cremona to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Cremona and Lake Como is around 161km (100 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 Cremona to Lake Como by 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 ComoCremona if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lecco Piazza della Stazione and then to Bellagio.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cremona and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Cremona to Lake Como by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 10m. 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 €30 ($30).

The distance between Cremona and Lake Como is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (69 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Cremona 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 Cremona to Lake Como is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Cremona and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cremona and Lake Como. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cremona to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Trenord run train services between Cremona and Lake Como. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Cremona and Lake Como. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cremona to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lecco Piazza della Stazione. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Marino Autolinee and Linee Lecco S.p.A. run regular bus services between Cremona and Lake Como. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Cremona and Lake Como. The distance is around 164km (102 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 Cremona to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Cremona to Lake Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Cremona and Lake Como

Transport options from Cremona to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€105($105)
every 3 hours202km (126 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
€24($24)
3 times a week161km (100 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€30($30)
on demand164km (102 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