The distance between Modena and Lake Como is around 242km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Modena to Lake Como by 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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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.
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There are several options for getting from Modena to Lake Como by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between Modena and Lake Como is around 242km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Modena and Lake Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Modena to Lake Como is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Modena and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Modena and Lake Como. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Modena to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Trenitalia and Trenord run train services between Modena and Lake Como. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Modena and Lake Como. We recommend that you drive to Bellagio. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Modena to Lake Como. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Modena and Lake Como. The distance is around 242km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modena to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 15m | €125($125) | every 3 hours | 291km (181 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €37($37) | on demand | 242km (151 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lake Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.