How to travel from Padua to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Padua and Lake Como is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Padua 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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Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Drive

Drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Padua to Lake Como by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Padua and Lake Como is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Padua and Lake Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padua to Lake Como is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padua and Lake Como. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padua 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 55m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Trenord run train services between Padua and Lake Como. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padua and Lake Como. We recommend that you drive to Bellagio. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padua to Lake Como. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Padua and Lake Como. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Padua to Lake Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and Lake Como

Transport options from Padua to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€130($130)
every 3 hours344km (214 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€38($38)
on demand250km (155 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