There are 4 ways to get from Como to Madesimo by train, bus, car, 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, line 171 bus, drive
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Mesocco, Postabus 171
- Drive from Mesocco, Posta to Madesimocar
3h 20m€19–81Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Como to Colicoferry Sr24 Sr116 Sr216 / ...
- Take the bus from Chiavenna FS to Madesimobus A4
4h 57m€16–24Drive 104.9 km
- Drive from Como to Madesimocar 104.9 km
2h 8m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Menaggio Piazza Romabus
- Take the bus from Menaggio, Hotel Bellavista to Chiavenna, Stazionebus 631
- Take the bus from Chiavenna FS to Madesimobus A4
5h 17m€27–38
Como to Madesimo by ferry, foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Madesimo is to ferry and bus which costs €16 - €24 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Madesimo is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Madesimo. However, there are services departing from Como San Giovanni and arriving at Madesimo via Menaggio, Hotel Bellavista and Chiavenna FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Como and Madesimo is 142 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.
The best way to get from Como to Madesimo without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Como to Madesimo, including transfers.
Como to Madesimo bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Como San Giovanni station.
Como to Madesimo bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Menaggio Piazza Roma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Madesimo is 105 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Como to Madesimo.
There are 413+ hotels available in Madesimo.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Madesimo, Italy?
You can take a bus from Como San Giovanni to Madesimo via Menaggio Piazza Roma, Menaggio, Hotel Bellavista, and Chiavenna FS in around 5h 17m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Mesocco, Posta
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Chiavenna FS to Madesimo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Menaggio, Hotel Bellavista to Chiavenna, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Chiavenna FS to Madesimo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Ferry from Como to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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