There are 5 ways to get from Lago di Como to Borromean Islands by train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or ferry
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus Re4
2h 49mBus, train, ferry
cheapest- 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
3h 3m€9–15Bus
- Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus flibco
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
2h 55m€18–39Drive 88.6 km
- Drive from Como to Isola Superiorecar 88.6 km
1h 2m€14–20Train
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain Re
3h 2m€10–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lago di Como to Borromean Islands is to bus and train and ferry which costs €9 - €16 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lago di Como to Borromean Islands is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Lago di Como to Borromean Islands. However, there are services departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lago di Como to Borromean Islands. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Stresa via Mendrisio and Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Lago di Como and Borromean Islands is 99 km. The road distance is 88.6 km.
The best way to get from Lago di Como to Borromean Islands without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Lago di Como to Borromean Islands, including transfers.
Lago di Como to Borromean Islands bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.
Lago di Como to Borromean Islands train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Mendrisio station.
The best way to get from Lago di Como to Borromean Islands is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €65 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Lago di Como, Italy and Borromean Islands, Italy?
You can take a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Stresa via Mendrisio and Gallarate in around 3h 2m.
- 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 Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
- [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
- €9–20
- Website
- Flibco
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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 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Lago di Como to Borromean Islands bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 station.
Lago di Como to Borromean Islands train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Gallarate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lago di Como to Borromean Islands is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Lago di Como to Borromean Islands.
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