There are 55 direct trains from Milan to Como San Giovanni each day.
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If you are in the very middle of Milan, make for Centrale station, from where a dozen fast trains each day speed to Como in under 40 minutes. There is a much more frequent, but slower, option from Porta Garibaldi station in Milan, where suburban trains depart every half an hour for Como.
Trains to Lake ComoThe best way to reach Lake Como is by train: you can take a train from Milan Centrale Station (Milano Centrale) or Milan Nord Cadorna and get off at Como San Giovanni, Como's main station, or Como Nord Lago.
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.
For a Lake Como day trip from Milan, look no further. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water.
The easiest option is to take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni station (40 minutes). From there, you can take the C30 bus* (about 1h 10 min ride) or the boat to Bellagio (1h 30 min - 2h).
The Trenord train service of the Milano - Saronno - Como lake railway line connects Milan to Como lake in about 60 minutes. From Como Lake first train departs at 5:16, the last one at 22:16. From Milan the first train departs at 5:43, th last one at 22:43. From Como lake to Milan Trenord 2nd class ticket is 4,80€.
The easiest option is to take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni station (40 minutes). From there, you can take the C30 bus* (about 1h 10 min ride) or the boat to Bellagio (1h 30 min - 2h).
Lake Como is big and with only one day you will not have enough time to see all of it. The “golden triangle” of Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio, along with the villas that dot the shore here, are the best part of Lake Como to visit on a day trip, in our opinion.
Train tickets from Milan to Como San Giovanni can start from as little as $5.84 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
The best time to visit Lake Como and its surrounding areas would be from April to October, when the weather gets warm and mild. The territory is characterized as having a subcontinental climate, with cold winters and muggy summers; humidity is particularly high throughout the whole year.