The distance between Ostia and Lake Como is around 559km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ostia 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 Como → Ostia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Lecco.
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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.
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Take the bus to Como.
There are several options for getting from Ostia to Lake Como by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €630 ($630).
The distance between Ostia and Lake Como is around 559km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (330 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Ostia and Lake Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ostia to Lake Como is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €630 ($630).
The cheapest way to travel between Ostia and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostia and Lake Como. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ostia to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basilica S. Paolo, Termini, Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Ostia and Lake Como. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ostia and Lake Como. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ostia to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in P.Za Venezia, Staz.Ne Tiburtina Mb and Como. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Ostia and Lake Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostia to Lake Como. We recommend that you 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 3hrs.
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 Ostia and Lake Como. The distance is around 675km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostia to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 35m | €120($120) | every 3 hours | 624km (388 miles) |
Plane, Train and Ferry | 3hrs | €630($630) | hourly | 598km (372 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 5m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 559km (347 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | €160($160) | hourly | 705km (438 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | €45($45) | twice daily | 724km (450 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €100($100) | on demand | 675km (419 miles) |
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Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
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The following major airports near Lake Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.