How do I get from Milan to Lake Como by train?

Milan to Como by train All trains from Milan to Lake Como are run by Trenitalia. Most of them are direct, and depart from either Milano Centrale or Milano Porta Garibaldi station and arrive into Como San Giovanni station. It can take you as little as 36 minutes to get from Milan to Lake Como on the fastest services.

Is Lake Como close to Milan?

The southern tip of the lake, where the city of Como is located, is just 50 kilometers from Milan, while the town of Bellagio is over 80 kilometers away.

How do I get from Venice to Lake Como?

There is no direct connection from Venice to Lago di Como. However, you can take the train to Como S. Giovanni, take the walk to Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, take the bus to Bellagio Lido, take the walk to Bellagio, then take the ferry to Varenna.

Is there a train from Milan to Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Lugano and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m. The distance between Milan and Switzerland is 166 km.

Is Milan worth visiting?

Re: Is Milan worth a visit? Milan can hold its own! It’s a very large (and not scenic) city, but it does have some very significant sights (magnificent Duomo, Santa Maria delle Grazie & The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II) and great shopping!

How do I plan a day trip from Lake Como to Milan?

If you are planning a day trip to Lake Como from Milan, I recommend taking the train to Varenna. From Varenna, use the ferry to travel to Bellagio. To get back to Milan, either take a return train from Varenna or cruise to Como on the hydrofoil and take the train to Milan.

Is there a direct train from Lake Como to Venice?

Yes, it is possible to travel from Como San Giovanni to Venice without having to change trains. There is 1 direct train from Como San Giovanni to Venice each day.

What is the best way to get from Como to Milan?

From the south, which includes most of Italy, drivers generally take the A9 Autostrada which connects Como to Milan. From the north, such as Lugano, Switzerland, take Route 2 to Como, which becomes E35/A9 in Italy. From Bergamo and other areas to the east, such as Venice, take the A4 Autostrada toward Milan and the A9 north.

What are the closest airports to Milan Italy?

The Malpensa airport is Milan’s largest international flight hub and accepts numerous flights from all over the world daily. Malpensa is about 35 miles northwest of Milan and about 35 miles southwest of Como. The Malpensa express connects to Trenitalia trains at Saronno, about 15 miles south of Como.

What is Lake Como like to visit?

Lake Como’s namesake town, Como, has a history center and good walking paths. (Photo: Andy Sotiriou/Photodisc/Getty Images) Lake Como is a lake in northern Italy, about 50 miles north of Milan and very close to the Swiss border. The largest town on Lake Como is the eponymous Como, at the southern end of the lake.

What is the best way to get from Switzerland to Italy?

From the north, such as Lugano, Switzerland, take Route 2 to Como, which becomes E35/A9 in Italy. From Bergamo and other areas to the east, such as Venice, take the A4 Autostrada toward Milan and the A9 north.