How to travel from Lake Como to Polignano a Mare, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Polignano a Mare is around 874km (543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lake Como to Polignano a Mare by ferry, plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Polignano a MareLake Como if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Lecco then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Polignano a Mare.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Bologna Centrale and then to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Drive

Drive to Polignano a Mare.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance981km (610 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Polignano a Mare

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Polignano a Mare by ferry, plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Lake Como and Polignano a Mare is around 874km (543 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 848km (527 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Lake Como and Polignano a Mare by ferry, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Polignano a Mare is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Polignano a Mare, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lake Como and Polignano a Mare. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lake Como to Polignano a Mare. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varenna Esino, Milano Centrale, Bologna Centrale and Bari Centrale. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Trenord, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lake Como and Polignano a Mare. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Como and Polignano a Mare. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecco then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Polignano a Mare. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Polignano a Mare. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Polignano a Mare. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Polignano a Mare is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Polignano a Mare. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Polignano a Mare. The distance is around 981km (610 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Polignano a Mare is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Polignano a Mare

Transport options from Lake Como to Polignano a Mare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Taxi + 4 similar
3h 55m
€140($140)
every 3 hours874km (543 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Taxi4hrs
€150($150)
hourly949km (590 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 25m
€105($105)
every 3 hours1,017km (632 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train4h 35m
€89($89)
every 3 hours1,094km (680 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Taxi4h 15m
€150($150)
every 3 hours913km (568 miles)
Train
9h 25m
€175($175)
every 2 hours1,006km (625 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€180($180)
on demand981km (610 miles)

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Airports near Polignano a Mare

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Polignano a Mare
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Polignano a Mare
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Polignano a Mare