There are 6 ways to get from Como to Isola Madre by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain Ec
2h 41m€42–97Drive 99.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Como to Isola Madrecar 99.3 km
1h 11m€17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus flibco
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus Re4
3h 42mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus Re4
2h 49mTrain, ferry, line 21 ferry
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Varesetrain S40
- Take the train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain Re1 / ...
- Take the ferry from Laveno to Pallanza-Intra-Sunaferry
- Take the ferry from Pallanza to Isola Madreferry 21 / ...
3h 55m€22–33Bus, train, ferry, line 21 ferry
- Take the bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNMbus
- Take the train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain Re1 / ...
- Take the ferry from Laveno to Pallanza-Intra-Sunaferry
- Take the ferry from Pallanza to Isola Madreferry 21 / ...
4h 19m€22–33
Como to Isola Madre by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Isola Madre is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Isola Madre is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Isola Madre. However, there are services departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Stresa via Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2 and Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Isola Madre. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Stresa via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Como and Isola Madre is 130 km. The road distance is 99.3 km.
The best way to get from Como to Isola Madre without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Como to Isola Madre, including transfers.
Como to Isola Madre bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.
Como to Isola Madre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Isola Madre is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Isola Madre, Italy?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Stresa via Milano Centrale in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Stresa via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2, Gallarate Station, and Gallarate in around 3h 42m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flibco
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
Ferry from Laveno to Pallanza-Intra-Suna
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Pallanza to Isola Madre
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Laveno to Pallanza-Intra-Suna
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Pallanza to Isola Madre
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Isola Madre bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 station.
Como to Isola Madre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Isola Madre is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Como to Isola Madre.
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