How to travel from Montepulciano to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Montepulciano and Lake Como is around 477km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Lake ComoMontepulciano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reggio Emilia Av then Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Lecco.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to Como.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance477km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montepulciano and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Montepulciano to Lake Como by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 9h 5m. 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 Montepulciano and Lake Como is around 477km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (235 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Montepulciano and Lake Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Montepulciano and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montepulciano and Lake Como. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montepulciano to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montepulciano Stazione F.S., Chiusi-Chianciano T., Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Montepulciano and Lake Como. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Montepulciano and Lake Como. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montepulciano to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buonconvento, Siena - Ferrovia, Bologna Autostazione and Como. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

Itabus, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Montepulciano and Lake Como. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montepulciano to Lake Como. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiusi Stazione-P.Zza Dante then take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take the train to Como Lago then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Montepulciano and Lake Como. The distance is around 477km (297 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 Montepulciano to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Montepulciano to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 25m
€150($150)
once daily569km (354 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
7h 35m
€140($140)
every 3 hours826km (514 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 5m
€115($115)
every 3 hours761km (473 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry8h 10m
€400($400)
every 4 hours857km (532 miles)
Bus, Train, Plane and Ferry6hrs
€650($650)
every 3 hours800km (497 miles)
Bus
9h 5m
€57($57)
6 times a week535km (332 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€72($72)
on demand477km (297 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