The distance between Prato and Lake Como is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Prato 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 → Prato if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.
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Fly from Florence (FLR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio.
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Take the bus to Como.
There are several options for getting from Prato to Lake Como by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Prato and Lake Como is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Prato and Lake Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Prato to Lake Como is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Lake Como. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Prato to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Prato and Lake Como. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Prato and Lake Como. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Prato and Lake Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prato to Lake Como. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Prato and Lake Como. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 10m | €140($140) | hourly | 436km (271 miles) |
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €480($485) | hourly | 987km (613 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | €565($565) | every 3 hours | 978km (608 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | €28($28) | twice daily | 392km (244 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €55($55) | on demand | 361km (224 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lake Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.