How to travel from Taormina to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Taormina and Lake Como is around 1,132km (703 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Taormina to Lake Como by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Lecco.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Catania via Archimede and then to Milan.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Taormina to Lake Como by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 4h 45m.

The distance between Taormina and Lake Como is around 1,132km (703 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,032km (642 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Taormina and Lake Como by train, plane and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Taormina to Lake Como is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Lake Como is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Lake Como. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Lecco then take the bus to Bellagio. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taormina and Lake Como. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania via Archimede, Milan and Como. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

Interbus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Taormina and Lake Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Lake Como. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Taormina to Lake Como. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Lake Como is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Taormina to Lake Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Lake Como

Transport options from Taormina to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 45m
€120($120)
every 3 hours1,147km (713 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 30m
€95($95)
every 3 hours1,192km (741 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 45m
€100($100)
every 3 hours1,234km (767 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 55m
€110($110)
every 3 hours1,344km (835 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 45m
€70($70)
4 times a day1,132km (703 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry4h 50m
€81($81)
hourly1,186km (737 miles)
Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry6h 20m
€115($115)
every 4 hours1,307km (812 miles)
Train and Ferry
11h 50m
€215($215)
every 20 mins1,372km (852 miles)
Bus
21hrs
€90($90)
twice daily1,507km (936 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 35m
€205($205)
hourly1,358km (844 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