- How long is the Lake Como Without a Car: Milan, Bellagio & the Centro Lago by Train and Ferry route?
- This route takes 7 days taking in 6 stops.
- Where does this route start and end?
- The route runs from Milan to Milan in Lombardy, Italy.
- When is the best time to travel this route?
- The best time to travel this route is April to June and September.
- How active is this route?
- Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.
- What transport do I need for this route?
- This is a drive-free route — no car required.
- What budget do I need for this route?
- Premium — budget for higher-end stays, dining and experiences.
- What type of accommodation suits this route?
- Hotels accommodation works well along this route.
- What is the pace of this trip?
- Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.
- What type of trip is this?
- This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Culture, Food & drink, Drive-free.
- Are there any practical tips for this route?
- Trains to Varenna leave Milano Centrale; trains to Como leave Centrale and Cadorna. Buy tickets at the station machines before boarding. Fast hydrofoils up the lake are quicker but pricier than the slow scenic ferries. The funicular to Brunate runs late on summer evenings. The fast passenger-ferry triangle linking Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio runs every 20 to 30 minutes in season. A car is neither needed nor wanted here. Varenna's station is a 10-minute walk uphill from the ferry dock. The lakeside Passeggiata is lit and lovely after dark. Buses run from Menaggio over to Lugano in Switzerland in about an hour. Carry a few euros for the lakefront gelaterias. From Milano Centrale, high-speed trains reach Turin, Venice and Florence in under three hours.
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