How to travel from Milan to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Milan and Lake Como is around 72km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milan to Lake Como by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Como Lago then take the bus to Bellagio Lido.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bellagio.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Taxi Blu

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Drive

Drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Milan to Lake Como by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Milan and Lake Como is around 72km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (37 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Milan and Lake Como by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Lake Como is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Milan and Lake Como. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bellagio. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milan and Lake Como. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bellagio. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Lake Como. We recommend that you take the train to Como Lago then take the bus to Bellagio Lido. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Milan and Lake Como. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Lake Como is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Milan to Lake Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Lake Como

Transport options from Milan to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Bus
2hrs
€11($11)
hourly76km (47 miles)
Taxi
1h 5m
€160($160)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
€11($11)
on demand72km (45 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