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.
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 Como → Trieste if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Lecco.
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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €125($125) | every 3 hours | 1,045km (649 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 4h 55m | €465($465) | hourly | 1,202km (747 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | €145($145) | once daily | 517km (321 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €65($65) | on demand | 428km (266 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lake Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.