How to travel from Lake Como to Capri, Italy
The distance between Lake Como and Capri is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lake Como to Capri by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Capri → Lake Como if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€82($82)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Naples then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Naples then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Capri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Capri by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).
The distance between Lake Como and Capri is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Lake Como and Capri by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Capri is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €76 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Capri is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Capri. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecco then take the train to Bergamo then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Como and Capri. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecco then take the train to Bergamo then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Capri. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Capri is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Capri. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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 Lake Como to Capri. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Capri is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Capri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 4hrs | €82($82) | every 3 hours | 818km (508 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €105($105) | every 3 hours | 785km (488 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Plane and Ferry | 4hrs | €76($76) | every 3 hours | 756km (470 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7h 20m | €190($190) | every 3 hours | 926km (576 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 30m | €73($73) | once daily | 940km (584 miles) |
| Bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking, Ferry | 14h 45m | €57($57) | every 20 mins | 981km (610 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 40m | €175($175) | every 3 hours | 874km (543 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Como and Capri
Bus companies
Train operators
Ferry operators
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
Airports near Capri
The following major airports near Capri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Capri
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Capri
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Distance
- 216km (134 miles) from Capri