Como is a picturesque town located at the southwestern end of lake Como, 42 kilometers from the centre of Milan.
To get from Milan to Como and from Como to Milan quite comfortably and fast by public transport and by car (taxi).
Trips from Milan to lake Como
To visit lake Como, with a day trip from Milan. That is very convenient if you have only one free day and you want to see something interesting and truly beautiful, besides Milan:
Taxi/Shuttle Service
To get from Milan easier and faster than a taxi. To order a taxi/Shuttle service in advance, even from home. At any time of the day, at the airport, you will meet your driver with a sign, which will be written your name and surname. To order a taxi is enough to inform your flight details!
Car rental
The most convenient way of independent movement in Italy is a car. You can rent a car in advance, even from home, the car will be waiting for you immediately upon arrival at the airport. Car for rent can look and book here.
Public transport
From the centre of Milan
Train (train) runs from the centre of Milan with all three railway stations directly in Como. In Como, the trains make several stops, so it is better to know in advance where you would prefer to go.
In the heart of Como, near the lake and the historic centre, there are two railway station: Como Nord Lago (the one closer to the tourist part of the historical centre and the funicular Como-Brunate) and Como S. Giovanni (located closer to the left side of the embankment Como).
Trains from different stations in Milan arrive at different stations in Como:
The train station Como Nord Lago, from Milan depart from the station Milano Nord Cadorna. The fare is EUR 4.80, with a journey time of about an hour. Tickets can be purchased at the railway stations of Milan and in Como, or in advance online. Trains run approximately 05:29 a.m. to 00:25 am.
Train station Como S. Giovanni sent two Milan stations: Milano Centrale and Milan Porta Garibaldi. Travel time from 36 minutes. The fare is EUR 4.80. Tickets can also be purchased at the railway stations of Milan and in Como, or in advance online. Trains run approximately 05:39 a.m. to 00:39 am.
Attention! The fare and schedule of the trains may change, please check before traveling on the website of Trenitalia or Rail Europe website.
You can purchase the ticket at railway stations in vending machines or ticket offices and online as the Trenitalia website and on the website of Reil Europe. What's the difference: the Trenitalia website is not on the Russian language and payment only in euros, the website of Reil Europe Russian and to purchase tickets for rubles.
.Photo of train Milan-Como
Photo/railway station Como Nord Lago
Photo station Milano Centrale
Photo station Milano Nord Cadorna
From Malpensa airport in Milan
From Milan Malpensa airport (Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa) to Como can be reached with transfers.
By train or bus first to get to any train station in Milan and then by train to Como. Or on the Express bus for 8 Euros to the train station Milano Centrale.
Or,
- if you want to arrive at the station Como Nord Lago, then immediately from the airport by train you can go with a change in Saronno (Saronno). The fare is 10,90 euros.
- to the station Como S. Giovanni by train two train stations in Milan: Milano Porta Garibaldi and Milano Centrale. However, the trains from Malpensa airport to the train station Milano Centrale rarely go, easier to get to Porta Garibaldi or Milano Nord Cadorna.
From Linate airport in Milan
From Milan Linate airport (Aeroporto di Milano Linate) only with transfers.
On the first bus to Central Milan, and from there by train to Como.
From Linate to centre of Milan (Piazza Duomo) can be reached by city bus line 73 for 1.50 Euro. Or Express for 5 Euros to the train station Milano Centrale.
Official site of Express buses from the airports of Linate and Malpensa.
From Bergamo airport
From Bergamo airport to Como is no direct public transport. You must first by bus or taxi to reach the centre of Bergamo and from there:
- by train with a change at Monza (Monza) in Como. Trains to Como arrive at the station Como S. Giovanni. The fare of 6.70 euros. Travel time from 1 hour 26 minutes. You can purchase the ticket at the railway station of Bergamo in vending machines or points of sale of tickets, as well as online.
Photo of the railway station in Bergamo
- by bus to Como. The buses run less trains. Line С46 Bergamo-Merate-Como. The bus takes you to the bus station in Como (Asf Autolinee Srl), located on the ring road near the railway station Como Nord Lago. The bus schedule can be found on the official website or at the box office the bus station in Bergamo. In addition, the bus station and railway station in Bergamo located close to each other, across the road.
Read more about how to get from Bergamo airport to Bergamo's centre...
Photos of bus station in Bergamo
Photos of bus station in Como
All accommodation facilities on Lake Como can be viewed and booked here
