If Northern Italy is in your future, you may be wondering exactly how to get from Milan to Bellagio. Visiting Lake Como and its towns is an absolute must and will surely be a highlight of your trip to our favorite destination of Italy.
Don’t forget your Vogelle bag!
MILAN TO BELLAGIO BY TRAIN AND FERRY
Getting from Milan to Bellagio is very easy and can be done via train from Milan to either Como or Varenna (not to be confused with its Shakespearean neighbor, Verona). From Como you can catch a bus or ferry to Bellagio. From Varenna you can catch much quicker a ferry to Bellagio. The train rides to both Como and Varenna are about one hour long.
The ferry from Como to Bellagio is roughly one hour and winds up through the bottom right leg of the infamous lake. On this ferry you will make multiple stops in small towns along the way and you have the option of sitting inside or outside. This is the most lengthy journey to Bellagio, but is by far the most scenic. If you have the time, we highly recommend taking this route!
If you are short on time, you can take the train from Milan to Varenna, and catch a quick ferry from Varenna to Bellagio. This train ride itself is less scenic but still stunning. After all, you’re in Lake Como.
START IN MILAN, ITALY
Start your morning in Milan, Italy. Take the metro, a taxi, or an Uber to your designated train station. All of the major train stations in Milan have routes to Como and Varenna. These stations are: Milano Centrale (the major train station), Milano Cadorna, and Milan Porta Garibaldi.
You will likely be catching a train with an end destination of Zurich. We recommend purchasing your ticket beforehand on Omio, especially during the busy seasons. If you are in Italy during an off-season, you should have no problem buying a ticket at the station, but it’s always nice to have your ticket reserved for peace of mind.
Check out our Milan travel guide HERE!
HOW TO GET FROM MILAN TO BELLAGIO
Book your train to Como HERE.
The photo above is from Milan’s main train station, Milano Centrale. There are cafés inside of this station where you can grab a cappuccino and a croissant before your journey. Plan to get here no more than thirty minutes before your train departs. There are not many areas to sit while waiting.
ARRIVE IN COMO, ITALY
After arriving in Como from Milan, you can either catch the bus or ferry to Bellagio. Both of these options take about an hour, but as mentioned, the ferry is much more scenic and enjoyable.
Beware that the bus ride is very bumpy and is not for anyone likely to get car sick!
The ferry from Como to Bellagio is only a few minutes walk from both of the Como train stations. The ferry port is near the town square where there are many shops and cafés. Your ferry ticket will be around $30 USD round trip.
All photos below were taken on the ferry in early September.
The ferry from Como to Bellagio is only a few minutes walk from both of the Como train stations. The ferry port is near the town square where there are many shops and cafés. Your ferry ticket will be around $30 USD round trip.
All photos below were taken on the ferry in early September.
WHERE TO STAY
Do you know where you plan to stay or what you will do once you are in Bellagio? If you’re looking for a villa or an expertly planned itinerary, check out IC Bellagio.
IC Bellagio is a female-founded travel agency nestled in the hills of Bellagio. Founded by Andrea Grisdale in 1999 after years in the travel industry creating tailor-made Italian experiences for her clients. IC Bellagio does not only plan exceptional itineraries in Lake Como. Their services cover all of Italy!
I hope this article was helpful in getting you and/or your group from Milan to Bellagio. Visiting Lake Como is an absolute must while in Italy!
I wore my Black Original Shoulder Bag throughout Milan and Lake Como during this trip. Linked below!
More Views From The Ferry
This one hour scenic boat ride is jaw-dropping everywhere you look.
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