Every way to move around the lake.
Boats for scenery, trains for speed, the funicolare for the view from above — plus the buses, taxis and airport links that fill in the gaps. Pick a mode below to plan how you'll get there.
Ways to travel
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Eight ways to reach and move around Lake Como, with timetables, prices and practical tips for visitors.
Ferry & boatNavigazione Laghi ferries, hydrofoils and fast services across the three basins — the most scenic way to reach Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio.Explore Milan to Lake ComoLanding in Milan or at one of its airports? Train, car and bus compared: how long, how much, and which one to pick.Explore TrainComo has two stations. San Giovanni runs fast Trenitalia to Milan and the international line to Switzerland; Como Lago is at the waterfront.Explore FunicularThe seven-minute climb from Como's lakeside to Brunate, 700 m above. Open late in summer — the classic Como evening trip.Explore SoonBusASF Autolinee covers the western and eastern shores where the boats don't run. Useful for villages between the main stops.Preview SoonTaxiTaxis, water taxis and private drivers for late arrivals, luggage-heavy days, or reaching addresses off the public network.Preview SoonAirportsMalpensa, Linate and Bergamo all serve the lake. How to choose, and the fastest route from each terminal to Como.Preview SoonLuggage storageWhere to drop bags in Como between check-out and your evening train, so you can spend the last day on the water.Preview