How to travel from Cuneo to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Cuneo and Lake Como is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cuneo 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 ComoCuneo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Torino Porta Nuova and then to Novara then take a ferry to Bellagio.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuneo and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Cuneo to Lake Como by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Cuneo and Lake Como is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Cuneo and Lake Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuneo to Lake Como is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuneo and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuneo and Lake Como. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cuneo to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Cuneo and Lake Como. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Cuneo and Lake Como. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuneo 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 5h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Cuneo and Lake Como. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuneo to Lake Como. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Cuneo and Lake Como. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuneo to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Cuneo to Lake Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Cuneo and Lake Como

Transport options from Cuneo to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€135($135)
every 3 hours347km (215 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€29($29)
5 times a week322km (200 miles)
Train and Ferry
4h 30m
€31($31)
every 3 hours279km (173 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€45($45)
on demand295km (183 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Cuneo and Lake Como

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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