How to travel from Lake Como to Montepulciano, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Montepulciano is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lake Como to Montepulciano by ferry, train, 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 MontepulcianoLake Como if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Chiusi-Chianciano T..

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €405($405)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Siena Central Train Station.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale then Reggio Emilia Av and then to Chiusi-Chianciano T..

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Montepulciano.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance477km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Montepulciano

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Montepulciano by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Lake Como and Montepulciano is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (235 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Lake Como and Montepulciano by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Montepulciano is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Montepulciano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Montepulciano. We recommend that you drive to Montepulciano. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Como and Montepulciano. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Montepulciano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, Bologna, Siena Central Train Station and Buonconvento. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lake Como and Montepulciano. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Montepulciano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Chiusi-Chianciano T.. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Montepulciano is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Montepulciano. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Lake Como and Montepulciano. The distance is around 477km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Montepulciano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Montepulciano

Transport options from Lake Como to Montepulciano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
8h 40m
€405($405)
every 2 hours884km (550 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train6h 10m
€650($650)
every 4 hours801km (498 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane6h 15m
€120($120)
every 4 hours773km (480 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€33($33)
6 times a week533km (331 miles)
Ferry and Train
5h 20m
€56($56)
6 times a week539km (335 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€72($72)
on demand477km (296 miles)

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Airports near Montepulciano

The following major airports near Montepulciano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Montepulciano
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Montepulciano
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Montepulciano