How to travel from Matera to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Matera and Lake Como is around 884km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Matera to Lake Como by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Bari Airport Departures Terminal, plane and train

Take the bus to Bari Airport Departures Terminal then fly from Bari (BRI) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Lecco then take the bus to Bellagio.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Train

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

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Take the bus to Como San Giovanni.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.

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Drive

Drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance990km (615 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Matera to Lake Como by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 4h 10m.

The distance between Matera and Lake Como is around 884km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 838km (521 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Matera and Lake Como by bus, plane and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Lake Como is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Lake Como. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale, Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Matera and Lake Como. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11h 10m, 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 Matera and Lake Como. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salandra and Como San Giovanni. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. run regular bus services between Matera and Lake Como. Buses run once a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Lake Como. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari Airport Departures Terminal then fly from Bari (BRI) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Matera and Lake Como. The distance is around 990km (615 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Lake Como is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Lake Como

Transport options from Matera to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bari Airport Departures Terminal, plane and train + 4 similar
4h 10m
€47($47)
twice daily884km (550 miles)
Bus, Plane and Ferry4h 20m
€53($53)
twice daily962km (598 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 25m
€79($79)
twice daily916km (569 miles)
Bus to Bari Airport Departures Terminal, plane and train5h 15m
€83($83)
twice daily963km (599 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry6h 30m
€85($85)
every 2 hours1,201km (746 miles)
Train
11h 10m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,048km (651 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€95($95)
once a week1,128km (701 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
€150($150)
on demand990km (615 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