Lake Maggiore and Lake Como, the 2nd and the 3rd largest lakes in Italy, with a shoreline that is divided between Switzerland and Italy. Lake Maggiore is also the largest lake in Switzerland.
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We were in both Lake Como and Lugano last May and found Lake Como (and the little towns) far more interesting. I've stayed in both and love each. They are different - Como more Italian of course which may make it seem less squeaky-clean than Lugano, an Italian-speaking but thoroughly antiseptic Swiss city.
Is there a direct train from Zurich to Como? Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich to Como. We usually find around 29 direct trains on the route from Zurich to Como every weekday.
Visit two countries and two famous lakes in one day with this day trip from Como. Ride an exclusive ferry across Lake Como to see the elegant towns from the water. Traveling with a Tour Leader, you'll first visit Lugano in Switzerland to sample Swiss chocolate and admire Lake Lugano.
Lake Lugano (Italian: Lago di Lugano or Ceresio, from Latin: Ceresius lacus; Lombard: Lagh de Lugan) is a glacial lake which is situated on the border between southern Switzerland and northern Italy.
In France the closest for tourist interests would be Colmar or Strasbourg. In Italy that would be Milan, perhaps Como may be slightly closer. But these are 3-4 hours away each way. Check train schedule with www.sbb.ch.
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 southern shore of Lake Como is just 32 miles (51 km) from Milan. This iconic Italian lake draws visitors from around the world, and with good reason.
After taking a relaxing, scenic train from Zurich to Chur, you'll board the Bernina Express to Tirano, Italy, before heading into Milan and on to gorgeous Lake Como.
Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is not only Switzerland's third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings.