Como Travel Forum

Hi, I am arriving into Como SG train station from Zurich, can anyone help with the best way to get to Luzzeno? thanks!

We are planning to be in como from aug22 to aug25. We are planning to stay at the Metropole suisse hotel. Is that a good hotel? . How is the weather then? ,are the shops open ? .What all can we do in 3 day?
I am also trying to decide the best and easy way to get to como from the airport. I am thinking about getting a taxi to como from the airport since we will be so tired after a long transatlantic flight. Do I have to book a taxi before or just get one outside and how much does it cost.

thanks
K.G.

Dear VT - Four ladies are trying to get to Varenna from Lucerne Switzerland on a Sunday in July. I know I can get a train to Lugano, Milan, or Como San Giovanni. The problem is getting from one of these destinations to Varenna. I really don't want to have to go to Milan and back out if I can help it - it seems like a waste of time. I have been advised that the como station is at a distance to the ferry stop would require a taxi - how expensive?-and the hydro foils may not run that regularly. I see there is a bus that goes from Lugano to Mennagio but cannot see if it runs regularly and on Sundays. I am attaching a bus link that I have found for the bus. I cannot read it as I cannot read italian
http://www.sptlinea.it/pdf/invernale_0708/C12.pdf Can anyone please help me with this question. Thanks so much

We will be in Como for a few days in November and would like to go to Milan for the day. We don't want to drive there because parking might be a problem. Does anyone know the cost of a train ticket? Thanks for any advice.

I am going to holidays to Garda Lake. I already booked a hotel in Gardone Riviera, but now I have problems to find out how to get there from Lugano using a public transport. Are there any buses that go from Lugano or Como directly to Garda Lake? And what is the closest point near town Gardone Riviera with bus connection? For the trains, I think that the only option is to go via Milano and then with the bus, which seems to take quite a lot of time...If anybody can help me with this information, it would be great!!! Grazia :)

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any lockers available at or near Como train station? We are only stopping there for a few hours so need somewhere to store our luggage.
Thanks!

We are 5 couples visiting Lake Como from Milan in May 2009. We have two choices to get to Bellagio
(1)By train from Milan
(2)By ferry from Como.
Is their a boat or ferry tour available from Como to Bellagio to show us (including our luggage) the sites of Lake Como & surrounding towns & drop us off at Bellagio where we are staying. Regards Lance

i will be driving from Lake Como into Switzerland and would like to know where is the better spot to exchange money with better rates/ no fees.
thank you!

Can anyone tell me what the weather is like in september and the things to do there?Oh i have a 2 year old with us,Thnak you in advance :)
lengleng

My parents just booked cheap flights to Bergamo,and will stay quite long.So the thought that they would like to rent a cheap flat from lake Como,from place where is a train connection.They first were planning to rent a car(they have driven around Europe several times,and like it),but have heard that car-rent in Italy is expensive(around 60e a day,is it true?).Problem is,that I have only one week to help them,because I´m soon meaving there myself(To Bergamo,not to Como).So if someone knows helpful tips to find cheap apartments,it would be a big help!Problem number two is,that they are leaving at August,so the tinme is running.My father needs my help,because his English isn´t so good,and most of renters don´t speak German,witch he speaks very well.So it really is a hurry.And there´s a formula1-competion at that time,so places are getting full..I´ve allready checked VRBO and Interhome,and coupple of small companys.if someone knows new tips-it would be more than helpful!

We will be travelling by train from Verona to Como end of September. We are staying in a hotel close to cathedral - hotel Suizze on the lake . Can you tell me what train to take and which station to get off. We are only spending the night and then going to Varenna. We will stay in Varenna 3 nights. Should we take a ferry from Çomo to Varenna or take a bus. Thank you in advance. Kay

What is the easiest and quickest way to get from Como to Turin?

We're planning to come to Como for a day from Milan, before continuing with our travel. At this point, we're not planning to spend the night in Como. Does anyone know if there are lockers or someplace to check luggage for the day at the train station?

Hello,

I plan to drive from Como to Bolzano.

1) Is this a safe drive(can I do it at night)

2) How long is the drive?

3) How long a drive is it from Bolzano to Cortina?

We will be coming into Malaspena Airport going to Lake Como We leave Lake Como and go to Venice in Cannaregio area then to Milan the street is Piazza Principessa Clotide 10. What would you reconmend taken to get to these hotels?

4 of us are spending time at Lake Como, then have reservations in Wengen for a couple days. Having difficulty figuring out how to get there. I can get partial reservations from the Como S. Giovanni station to Lauterbrunnen through sbb.ch, but am nervous @ buying advance tickets unless we are sure we can get all the way to Wengen. Can we get train tickets when we arrive--or will it be too crowded in June? And is it easy to travel from Italy to Switzerland by buying a ticket in Italy? I'm doing the planning for our group and don't want to mess it up. Thanks for any help you can give us! Abels/Indiana
P.S. Then I hope it's possible to get from Wengen to Milan for our flight home????

Help! I've read all the forums and train timetables and am now totally confused. Which is the best way (apart from expensive taxi) to go from Bergamo airport to Como Nord Lago (our hotel is just near this station)? Also, any help on costs and times would be helpful. We intend to travel around on ferries and also use the local buses etc - can we buy some form of travel pass to last from Monday to Friday?

Many thanks.

sptcomo.it says it has stopped running buses between Como and Malpensa Airport. Is there any other direct service?

Hi gang,

I will be in COMO for christmas day. Does anyone know if there is somewhere open for lunch / dinner (I think they close for dinner)... and anyone got any recommendations for a place to eat (and is open!)

Thanks!

My parents are arriving by train to San Giovanni. Are there taxis waiting there or do you have to call for one? They are going to near Hotel Posta. Does anyone know how much that costs? Do italian taxis use meters?
Thanks!

I want to go shopping to Como on the 8. december 2007. I heard yesterday, that in Italy there is a public holiday on this day. Are the shops although open?
Thanks for answering

Marc

We are visiting Lake Como for Christmas and will not be arriving at Bergamo airport until lunchtime on Christmas Eve. Will we be able to find shops and restaurants open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? How long are most businesses closed for over Christmas?

We are arriving in the afternoon of 23rd December. Will be able to buy food when we arrive? Do we need to shop on the way from Bergamo airport? Will we be able to shop christmas eve? Will we be able to get food for an English Christmas dinne?

Plan to visit Lake Como in April 2008, is it posible to get from Bergamo to Lake Como by public transport. If it is possible any idea of travelling time and price?
Thankyou

If you could only visit one of Lake Como or Lake Garda during an Italian tour, which would it be? And why? Where would you recommend to eat/stay? I'm planning a 25th wedding anniversary for next May and am looking for clean, safe, friendly accommodation and experiences (all on a budget)!!!

Thanks!

Hi. I am staying in Milan for a couple of nights in Ocober before moving on to Cadenabbia for one night. From what I have read,the best way to get from Milan to Lake Como is to catch a train from Milan Cadorna station to Como Lago station. Is that correct ? The next problem is how do I get from Como Lago station to Cadenabbia ? Can anyone advise me please ?

Does anyone know if extra trains run from Como to Monza at the time of the Formula1 GP, September 7-9? I've seen lots of information for extra trains from Milan.

Or can anyone recommend an easy way to get to the circuit?

Thanks

If I want to go to Venice, is it better to take my rental car, train, or bus? How long can you expect for this drive? Thanks

Hi

Could somebody please give me some advice on public transport from Bergamo to Argegno. My flight arrives around 11:30 in the morning. How easy or difficult it is and how long approximately it will take to travel.

Thank you

Gosia

Hiya. Am travelling to a wedding in Italy in early September. I will be arriving into MXP on a Friday and have accomodation in Como. Is there a way of getting directly into Como from MXP or do i have to go into Milan then back out again? Many thanks.