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4.6Travel Information from Milan to Como
 Distance | 24 miles (39 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $4 - $6 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $4 (€4) • 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $4 (€4) • 35 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Regionale |
Take a train or bus to travel 24 miles (39 km) between Milan and Como. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Milan to Como.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Como is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Milan to Lake Como
Located about 85 kilometers to the north of Milan, Lake Como is a beautiful spot for a short break or day trip, and it is easy to reach by train. Anyone traveling in Italy can catch trains from a variety of Milan's train stations, with services departing from Centrale, or Porta Garibaldi. Travelers should pick the most convenient departure point to save time. In total, expect the journey to take between 30 minutes and 1 hour. It might also make sense to book an onward bus ticket from Como or Lecco when you book your train travel, if you are heading to resorts on the northern shores of the lake.
Trains from Milan to Lake Como | Buses from Milan to Lake Como| Return from Lake Como to Milan
Milan to Lake Como Travel Comparison
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€5 |
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€7 |
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What is the best way to travel from Milan to Lake Como?
Cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lake Como
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lake Como. There is one bus service that travels from Milan to Lake Como per day. Buses on this route depart from Milan's Centrale bus station and take 1:30 h to arrive at Lake Como's S. Giovanni bus station. The daily bus from Milan to Lake Como leaves Milan a little after midnight at 0:24 a.m. and arrives in Lake Como at 02:14 a.m. This bus service is offered by Trenitalia. Travelers can also look into car sharing options from Milan to Lake Como offered by Bla Bla Car.
Fastest way to travel from Milan to Lake Como
The fastest way to travel from Milan to Lake Como is by far taking the train. The quick trip can take as little 36 minutes with direct services, and up to 56 minutes with indirect services requiring a change in Chiasso. Approximately sixty trains from Milan to Lake Como are offered daily, with the first train departing at 5:39 a.m. and the last train departing at 23:09 p.m. Trains leave from either Milan's Centrale or Porta Garibaldi stations and arrive at Lake Como's S. Giovanni station.
Most popular way to travel from Milan to Lake Como
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Milan to Lake Como. Taking a train is three times faster than traveling from Milan to Lake Como by bus while only costing €2 more on average. Additionally, trains from Milan to Lake Como are offered seven days a week throughout the day, while bus and car sharing options, provided by Bla Bla Car, are much less frequent. All trains traveling from Milan to Lake Como are run by Trenitalia.
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You can get from Milan to Como 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Como is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $4 (€4) compared to other travel options to Como:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $6 (€5) from Milan to Como.
The fastest way to get to Como from Milan is by bus with an average travel time of 35 min.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Getting to Como by train takes 39 min on average.
The distance from Milan to Como is approximately 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Como is:
- 3 buses a day.
- 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Milan to Como as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Como:
- Buses from Milan to Como most often leave from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Como:
- Travel with FlixBus or Lirosi Linee for buses to Como. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lirosi Linee Milan to Como tickets on Omio for $2 (€2).
- Regionale, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Trenitalia EuroCity can take you to Como by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Regionale from Milan to Como for $6 (€5).
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Como with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus or Lirosi Linee with 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Regionale, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Trenitalia EuroCity 16 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Como as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Milan and Como.
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