How to travel from Trieste to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Lake Como is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Trieste to Lake Como by train, 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 ComoTrieste if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Lecco.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance428km (266 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Lake Como by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Trieste and Lake Como is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (219 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Trieste and Lake Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Lake Como is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Lake Como, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Lake Como. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Trenitalia and Trenord run train services between Trieste and Lake Como. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Trieste and Lake Como. We recommend that you drive to Bellagio. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Lake Como. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 4h 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 Trieste and Lake Como. The distance is around 428km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Lake Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Trieste to Lake Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Lake Como

Transport options from Trieste to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€125($125)
every 3 hours1,045km (649 miles)
Plane and Ferry4h 55m
€465($465)
hourly1,202km (747 miles)
Train
6hrs
€145($145)
once daily517km (321 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€65($65)
on demand428km (266 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