Which Italian lake is closest to Milan?

Beautiful Lake Como is just a short trip from Milan. From Milan, on the other hand, it's an hour to the southernmost tip of Lake Como, by either car or train. (There, the train station you want is either Como Lago or Como San Giovanni, depending on where on the lake you're going).



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Many artist and poet of all ages fell in love for its amiable atmosphere and beauty. A day trip to the beautiful Lake Como departing from Milan, to explore this area surrounded by mountain peaks! Take the opportunity to depart for a leisurely - tour cruise on the lake Como to reach the charming village of Bellagio.

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Lake Garda is easier to get to from Venice and Verona; Lake Como is closer to Milan. Lake Garda is east of Lake Como, so it's easier to get to from Venice and Verona.

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Lake Como is undeniably a busy destination to visit during summer, so if it is the peace and tranquillity that you are after, then Lake Maggiore is a better option. But if you wish to explore the lakes with no crowds at all, then visit them in September.

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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.

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The distance between Como lake and Milan Central is 46km. 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.

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The average journey time by train between Milan and Como San Giovanni is 48 minutes, with around 71 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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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.

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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.

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Varenna is a comune on Lake Como in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres north of Milan and about 20 kilometres northwest of Lecco. Varenna was founded by local fishermen in AD 769 and was later allied with the commune of Milan.

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Bellagio. Probably the most renowned destination on Lake Como, Bellagio is another pretty town that you really cannot miss when visiting the area. Located right in the middle of the lake, Bellagio has the most unique setting that distinguishes it from any other town on Lake Como.

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Hiking around Lago Maggiore is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy.

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Further north, one of the most beautiful areas to live on Lake Maggiore is the village of Cannero Riviera. The village is famous and appreciated for its particularly mild microclimate, which favours the flourishing of luxuriant Mediterranean scrub.

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Lake Garda and Lake Como – two supremely beautiful locations, flanked by gloriously ornate homes and hotels. Check in to one of these, and you'll be living the Italian highlife in no time.

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Lake Lugano lies across the Italian-Swiss border, where lakeside villages back onto the surrounding mountains, including the World Heritage Site, Monte San Giorgio.

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