If you're continuing on to Lake Como (Lago di Como), the city of Como is a convenient base for exploring this storied shoreline. From Venice, the 177-mile (284 km) drive to Como take 3 hours, 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
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Lake Como is only about 45 minutes from Milan and we journeyed by bus to this magical destination. Whoa, I can't even describe the beauty! Just imagine a glistening lake with picturesque little towns surrounding it. We had a walking tour of the town of Como and then we traveled to Bellagio by boat.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Venice to Como San Giovanni without having to change trains. There is 1 direct train from Venice to Como San Giovanni each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
How many days should I spend in Lake Como? I'd suggest to spend at least 3-4 days, because there are a lot of towns and things to see and you will need time to experience Lake Como at its best.
The area around Lake Como has a rich historical heritage. It was a popular retreat for Roman aristocrats and later served as a place of inspiration for writers, poets, and philosophers. The region's history and culture have left their mark on the architecture, art, and traditions of the area.
It does not have to be expensive, but can be if you want it to be expensive. Typically I pay abot €11 for lunch in a bar and about €15 for dinner in a trattoria for dinner in the evening (both including wine). Restaurants will be more expensive.
The distance from Florence to Venice is 160 miles; some high-speed trains make this journey in just 2 hours and 5 minutes, while slower, regional trains can take up to 6 hours. The Florence to Venice train travels north from the heart of. Many trains stop in Bologna en route to Venice.
Lake Como is a must-visit to add to your bucket list if you love the mountains. Located in northern Italy's Lombardy region, the majestic Bergamo Alps surround the lake. Cloaked in green in summer and white in winter, these peaks provide beautiful scenery all throughout the year.
Bellagio. A highlight of any trip to the shores of Lake Como is a day (or two, or three) in Bellagio. Set conveniently between the two southernmost branches of the lake, the town is made up of steep winding paths where pastel-hued houses provide peripheral pops of color.
Traveling from Tuscany to the Italian Lakes District is approximately a 240-mile (388-kilometer) trip, assuming you start in Florence and go to Como, on the shore of Lake Como. By car, that drive takes about four hours, with the train ride lasting about the same time.
I love the landscape of the Amalfi coast and Capri - the spectacular views of the seas and coastline from above and on the coast road and when bobbing along the sea in a boat - it is just very different than Lake Como.
It really depends on your interests. Lake Como area is beautiful but it does not have as many sights/attractions as Florence. If you want natural scenery with a smaller city scene than Como. If you want museums, art, city and Tuscany than Florence is your choice.