Lake Como Airport Transfers

From private car, to train travel, there are several ways to travel between Milan airport and Lago di Como. The transfer is one of the most important services to consider if you want to enjoy the best things to see and do in Como, so it is essential to make a good choice.

I will tell you options for all tastes, whether you travel with all the comforts, or you intend to travel with little money or backpacking. You can also choose one of these ways to move, if you are going to Como for a short time.

Once you are at Milan Malpensa Airport, which is the closest airport to the city of Como and Lake Como, it's time to think about what kind of transfer suits you best. And the first option to move if what you want is comfort at all times, is undoubtedly the private transfer.

The advantages with this type of transfer are many, mainly because you have at your disposal a car with all the comforts, which you will not have to drive on your own, but a driver will take you from the airport to Como in about an hour.

You can find this service at the airport exit, but it is always a better option to make a reservation in advance online. This way you can save money and above all save the queues at the airport when moving from there to Como.

When you travel with many people, this is the type of transfer you should hire, taking into account that they offer cars for one, two or three people, and they also offer transfers for more than 4 people and up to 8 seats, with the same comfort as a car with few seats.

Interesting details

• Duration of the trip: The private transfer can take approximately 50 minutes to an hour between the airport and Lake Como.
• Price: This transfer can vary in price according to the number of people who sign up for the trip. But in general you can pay from 120 euros per person.
• Advantages of using this method: You will have a driver at your disposal to take you to your accommodation in Como. You will not have to drive yourself. You will have all the comforts on the way.
• How to book this transportation: To book this type of transportation, you can go to the website and do the whole process online. They will tell you the confirmation and the details of the person who will pick you up at the airport.
• Recommended if... You want to travel comfortably from the airport to Lake Como, regardless of the number of people in your group.

In case you are going to Lake Como in one day or more, this is the option for you. You can rent a car at the airport to reach Como on your own. To rent a car you can go to the website of a car rental service, such as Centauro or Rent a Car.

On this website you have all the possible options to rent a car that you can get at the Milan Malpensa Airport. The best thing about this way of getting around is that you will be able to rent a vehicle just for your needs, whether you are traveling alone or with a larger group. Also, it is the most cost-effective option if you are staying to do some of the best tours of Lake Como.

When renting a car you should take into account several aspects, one of the most important is that the car you rent should be equipped with GPS, this way you will avoid getting lost during your journey from the airport to Lake Como, or within the city.

It is also important to make sure that you get a car that has all the documents in force, including accident insurance. The rental of these cars is generally charged by the day, but you should ask the company offering the rental.

Details of interest

• Duration of the trip: By private car it can take no less than 50 minutes, although as it is a self-drive transfer, it can take much longer to complete the experience.
• Price: Renting a car can cost from 10 euros per day, depending on the capacity of the car, the brand and the type of vehicle, either economy or luxury.
• Advantages of using this method: The biggest advantage of this way of getting around is that you will have the car all to yourself and you can use it as if it were your own car. You don't have to share it if you don't want to and it will not only serve you to move from the airport to the city of Como, but also to go from town to town once you arrive at the Lake.
• How to book this transportation: You can book this transportation through the website of any car rental company.
• Recommended if... You want to go to Lago di Como for more than one day or you don't want to pay for more transportation and don't want to use public transportation.

In case you do not want to rent a private car to travel around the city or you do not have enough budget to pay for a private transport with all the comforts, you can opt for the option of transferring by cab or Uber, which will take you from the Airport to the city of Como in a few minutes.

If you want to order a cab, you can make the reservation in any service of this style, one of the most popular being Radio Taxi. Not only you have the opportunity to make the reservation online, but you can also call directly to the phone numbers of this company to order your cab once you arrive at the Airport and you need to continue to Como.

About the prices of cabs, generally in Milan usually have a high cost, being six euros the least you can pay for this service. In case your budget is even shorter, you can opt for the Uber option, although in this case, the transfer conditions, prices and other features of the trip, depend on the application.

Interesting details

• Duration of the trip: As in the case of private transport or if you prefer to rent a car, the duration of the trip can be extended to no more than 60 minutes from the Airport to Lake Como.
• Price: Generally you can pay from 6 euros for such a service, although the fare may increase according to several parameters, such as the speed of the car, the distance the cab traveled from the time you requested it to your meeting point, and the distance it will travel to your final destination.
• Advantages of using this method: It is advantageous because you arrive quickly to your destination and you can make the reservation online, but you can also get into a cab as soon as you are at the airport, in case you do not have any previous reservation.
• How to book this transportation: To book this transfer you can do it through the website of any cab service. If you choose Uber, you can request your cab in the app at the moment you need to go to Como, or schedule the trip for when you want to do it.
• Recommended if... You go without a reservation and need to get to Como fast. But you can also book before.

One of the best ways to get from the airport to Como is by train. It is an economical option but at the same time it is comfortable. It is not a luxurious way to get around, but if you take into account that the train is one of the most used transports in Italy, you will definitely want to get on it.

The trip usually takes about an hour and 20 minutes. Also, there is no direct route from the Milan airport to the city of Como, so you will have to change trains to get to the train station in Como. There are two stations where you can get off: Como Nord Lago and Como S. Giovanni, the latter being the closest to the Lake.

As for the prices of this transfer, you can pay from 10 euro per ticket. Besides, the train station is very close to the Airport in Milan, so you won't have so many problems. You can book a train ticket online through any website for booking this type of tickets, such as Trainline, or buy the ticket at the station.

The train is always a good option when traveling with more time, in fact, a train trip is one of those things you should include among the best things to do in Lake Como, or at least to get to that region. If you travel by train you will have to get to the center of Milan first, so it is also a good option to get to know that city a bit before getting to Como.

Details of interest

• Travel time: The train ride can take about an hour and 20 minutes.
• Price: You can pay around 10 euros for the ticket that will take you to Como.
• Advantages of using this method: You pay less money to get to Lake Como, plus you have the opportunity to see other places besides getting to the lake, such as the city of Milan. There are about 32 train departures daily, so you won't have to wait long to travel.
• How to book this transport: To book the ticket for this experience, you can do it online, but you can also buy the ticket at the train station in Milan, which in this case, the closest you have from the airport, is Milan Centrale.
• Recommended if... You are on a tight budget and want to save money on the transfer.

If you thought that the cheapest option to travel to Lake Como was to go by train, you have to know that there is still a much cheaper way, in which you will save a lot of money, but definitely sacrifice a little comfort, it is the bus trip.

In this case, what you have to do if you want to opt for this option, is to look for companies that are responsible for this type of transport in Italy. One of the best options in this case is Flixbus, a company that offers up to 10 daily trips from Malpensa to the city of Como.

The biggest advantage of this experience is that you can pay considerably less money for a ticket. Depending on the amenities you want to have on the trip, you can pay up to 10 euros for the trip. In addition, the buses have both day and night departures, so if you arrive at the airport at night, you can travel by bus to Como without paying extra.

In this case, the Flixbus station is very close to the airport and you won't have to make any transfers because the bus arrives directly to the city. It is one of the best options if you are backpacking in this region of Lombardy.

Details of interest

• Travel time: It takes about an hour to get from Milan airport to Lake Como.
• Price: The bus ticket usually costs no more than 10 euros.
• Advantages of using this method: It is a fast and very economical way to get to Lake Como. There is no problem about the time because there are departures both day and night.
• How to book this transport: To buy the ticket, you have to make a reservation in advance on the Flixbus platform, to have your ticket reserved when you are already at the airport.
• Recommended if... You want to save money even when traveling at night to Lake Como.

Without a doubt the most adventurous option you can choose to get to Lake Como is to sign up for a two hour bike ride from Milan airport to the Lake Como region.

This is a very beautiful experience if you have the skills and the right physical conditions to do it. You can take as long as you want and you will surely remember it as one of the best bike tours in Lago di Como and any other city. The route is full of trails for cyclists, so the ride won't be heavy at all.

This tour is ideal to include among the things to do Lago di Como in summer, because in the winter season many of the cycling trails are closed due to the hostile weather.

You can rent the bike at some establishment near Milan airport, either to deliver it in one day, two or more days.

Details of interest

• Duration of the trip: In general the trip can take about two and a half hours, but as it will be at your own pace, the time you take will depend only on you.
• Price: You can rent a bike paying a price of approximately 15 to 20 euros per person per day, depending on the speed of the bike. Also bicycles for children, the rent has a lower price. The deposit can have an approximate price of about 100 euros.
• Advantages of using this method: You will get to know beautiful landscapes that are appreciated from the roads and trails leading to Lago di Como.
• How to book this transport: You can rent the bike directly on the website of the bike company.
• Recommended if... You are backpacking, you have little luggage and you want an adventure at the beginning of the trip.