How to travel from Praiano to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Praiano and Lake Como is around 780km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Praiano to Lake Como by train, bus, car, taxi, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi, Plane, Train and Bus

Take a taxi to Castellammare di Stabia then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Lecco then take the bus to Bellagio.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Como.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance893km (555 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Praiano and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Praiano to Lake Como by train, bus, car, taxi, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Praiano and Lake Como is around 780km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 734km (456 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Praiano and Lake Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Praiano to Lake Como is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Praiano and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Praiano and Lake Como. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Praiano to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castellammare di Stabia, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Praiano and Lake Como. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Praiano and Lake Como. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Praiano to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Agerola Santa Maria, NapoIi and Como. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Praiano and Lake Como. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Praiano to Lake Como. We recommend that you take a taxi to Castellammare di Stabia then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take the train to Como Lago then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Praiano and Lake Como. The distance is around 893km (555 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Praiano to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Praiano and Lake Como

Transport options from Praiano to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane, Train and Bus + 2 similar
4h 5m
€115($115)
every 4 hours780km (485 miles)
Taxi to Castellammare di Stabia, plane, train and bus4h 20m
€135($135)
every 3 hours802km (498 miles)
Taxi, Plane, Train and Ferry4h 25m
€115($115)
every 3 hours846km (525 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€220($220)
hourly956km (594 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
€55($55)
once daily960km (596 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€160($160)
on demand893km (555 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