There are 10 ways to get from France to Lago di Como by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
8h 38m€193–283Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris to Milanbus FlixBus N1529 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan to Comobus FlixBus 1524 / ...
14h 56m€46–119Drive 777.1 km
- Drive from Paris to Comocar 777.1 km
8h 48m€126–181Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
- Take the train from Saronno to Como Lagotrain
5h 40m€52–189Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
9h 10m€107–213Train #2
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Leccotrain S8 / ...
9h 39m€176–269Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
- Take the train from Saronno to Como Lagotrain
5h 6m€82–214Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
- Take the train from Saronno to Como Lagotrain
5h 32m€61–218Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ORY - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Como S.Giovannitrain
5h 47m€65–218Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
- Take the train from Saronno to Como Lagotrain
5h 11m€63–195
France to Lago di Como by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Lago di Como is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 56m.
The fastest way to get from France to Lago di Como is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Lago di Como. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Como via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Lago di Como. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between France and Lago di Como is 818 km. The road distance is 777.1 km.
The best way to get from France to Lago di Como without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 38m and costs €190 - €290.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from France to Lago di Como, including transfers.
France to Lago di Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
France to Lago di Como train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to Lago di Como is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 38m and costs €190 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 56m.
What companies run services between France and Lago di Como, Italy?
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Como S. Giovanni via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Châtelet to Como via Bercy, Paris, and Milan in around 14h 56m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–250
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €430–1,100
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €440–1,100
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–340
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–290
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–320
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–300
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €170–260
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Como Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Lecco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Como Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Como Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Como Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- 2nd Class
- €17–24
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Paris to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
France to Lago di Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
France to Lago di Como train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Lago di Como is 777 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from France to Lago di Como.
There are 6735+ hotels available in Lago di Como.

























