Is Venice close to Lake Como?

How far is Lake Como from Venice? Lake Como is 344 kilometres from Venice which corresponds to 4 hours drive. The best way to reach Lake Como is certainly by car. But if you have no intention of hiring a car during your time in this part of Italy, then you can also get there by train or by bus.



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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.

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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.

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At 87 miles (140 km) away, Peschiera del Garda on Lake Garda is the closest lakefront city to Venice and easily reachable by train. While the lakes farther to the west, such as Lake Como or Lake Maggiore are reachable by train, a rental car is a more practical option.

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Now you know just how easy it is to get from Venice to Lake Garda. There are plenty of picturesque towns and villages to explore, even if you only have one day available. So if you're currently looking for inspiration for a day trip from Venice, Lake Garda can be a very good option!

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The fastest trains from Venice to Peschiera del Garda take around 1 hour and 11 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 126 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Venice is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 21:02.

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The closest cities to Venice for unforgettable day trips
  1. Padua. Known in Italian as Padova, the beautiful city of Padua is one of our top recommendations for day trips from Venice, Italy. ...
  2. Bassano del Grappa.
  3. Treviso.
  4. Abano and Montegrotto Terme. ...
  5. Marostica.


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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.

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It takes an average of 2h 42m to travel from Peschiera del Garda to Como by train, over a distance of around 83 miles (133 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Peschiera del Garda to Como and tickets for this journey start from £12.75 when you book in advance.

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It takes an average of 2h 42m to travel from Peschiera del Garda to Como by train, over a distance of around 83 miles (133 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Peschiera del Garda to Como and tickets for this journey start from £12.81 when you book in advance.

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You could also add in Bardolino by taking a bus from Verona to Bardolino, walking the lakeside path to Garda (about a 45-50 minute stroll), a boat from Garda to Sirmione then returning by bus from Sirmione to Verona. You actually have lots of options for a day trip.

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Modena is a wonderful city to combine with a holiday in Venice. Located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy, it is a city known for its food culture and cars. Modena is arguably most famous for its balsamic vinegar.

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A compact city, it's easy to cover all of the Verona attractions in a day trip from Venice. Walks of Italy, one of our favorite small group tour companies for their Italian expertise, makes a day trip from Venice to Verona easy.

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Venice Airport to Lake Garda Transfer & Taxi from 69 € pp.

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