Como Travel Forum

Hi

Does any one know if the bus to/from Como and Bellagio run during the winter, particularly in December 28-Jan 4th

Thanks, I am planning a trip to Milan and am considering a short stay in Bellagio or Como - i know it will be chilly but would like to see a few cities on the lake.

Also, does any one know if the hydrofoil is running at this time?

Thanks,

I have heard that you don't need to catch the Bernini Express to do this bit as all the trains go the same route through the mountains - has anyone got any information/advice about this. Also is it easy to do?

Any advice on walking around lake como? Not too difficult! Around 2 to 3 hours.

I am flying to Milan on sept 5 and am going to Como - how do I get from malpensa to como? Also I have a week is it worth going to Lake Garda as well?

hi i am in staying in Como next week and will be away for the start of the Premiership football on 19th Aug more importantly Blackburns first away match to Portsmouth does anyone know any pubs where i might catch this.ta

I want to travel by train from Rome and I want to get as close to Bellagio as possible. At which train station should I arrive: San Giovanni or Como Nord Lago?

I appreciate any help.

Hi, does anybody kn ow how long it will take to drive from Bergamo airport to Lake como? Also, is it an easy drive (simple route, etc?)

Thanks.

Hi All

My wife and 2.5 year old boy are hpoing to travel to the lakes in italy in September
Which is the best lake for Children and shopping for my wife! (Me really) and what is the weather like in September?

Thank you
Kind Regards
Marcus

I am going to Como for a few days in June and hoping to escape my mother in law to watch some football. Can anyone recommend a bar favoured by locals which will be showing live matches? I will be staying near the finicular.
Cheers, Billy
PS I was only joking about my mother in law.........honestly!

Does anyone know any companies who have water taxis to hire on Lake Como?

I am looking to hire a boat to take me from Como to Cadenabbia (one way only).

Thank you.

My wife and I will be visiting Como, Milan and Alba later this year. She is very interested in Italian silks and wools. Does anyone have any recomendations on where to shop for fabric.

Thanks
Wilby

Hi there

I am landing at Milan Linate airport on 1 September at 10.30am. Does anyone out there have experience of using the trains to Como? Am I better off hiring a car?

Can anyone out there please help? Last year we were in Como for the day from Varenna and had a marvellous lunch by accident. Let me explain, I was looking for a 'salumeria' for some fresh gnocchi and salami and while in the shop we found many people coming and going through the back. On enquiring what was going on we were told there was also a small retaurant. Curious we were! Out the back door and across a small lane was a courtyard with maybe 12 tables. The menu was in Italian only but the food was as fresh as could be! It was on a wide street for pedestrians only with many shops on either side.
We are returning in September this year but I lost the address.
Ciao, Ciao

I will be in Como in August for a full day and would like to rent a scooter and drive around the lake. Does anyone know of a place to rent scooters or motorcycles in Como. I will be taking the train from Malpensa.

My father is trying to book a accomodations at the Villa Deste Hotel, but I can't find info. on the site. Any help?

Hi -- I am thinking about a trip to Como the last week in March and was wondering if the weather is good enough for me to do it? Can someone share their winter/early spring experiences with me? Also, what is the weather like then? Thanks very much.

/Paul

I would like to know if there are any buses which leave from the city of Como to Bergamo Airport. Or, do I need to go to Milan first and then switch to an express bus to Bergamo Airport. Thanks for any reply.

we will be in the lake como area from october 8-11. looking on international weather it is showing thunder storms for those dates. is this the rainy season. are they usually short showers or is this the weather for the day.
thanks
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we will be in moltrascio which is outside of como at the best western imperiale which is located near the villa d'este. we will be there from ocotober 8-11. what will the weather be like and what type of clothes should we take and what daily activities do you suggest any other thing that we have left out would be appreciated
thanks
redsrc@aol.com

i'm flying from London to Milan Linate airport, but my hoted is in Tremezzo. How do iget there without hiring a car

Hi,
I arrive at Bergamo airport at about lunch time. What is the quickest way to get to Lake Como. I am not hiring a car as I just want to realx once I get to my desitination and not travel around.
If there are trains or buses and you have timetable or fare information that'd be great.
Thanks.
E.

is this a drive that someone who has never driven in europe could do? worried about making train connections etc. thought the freedom of a drive would be nice. any suggestions and if we picked up the car at the milan airport and drove to como would we use the car while we were there for touring or we we use the boats. thanks
joel

does the euro (fast train ) run from como to venice or must we go back to milan and pick it up from there
thanks
redsrc@aol.com
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thanks and looking forward to any information

if the time of year that we are planning to go to lake como is in october and the boats stop running on the lake (as i have read in frommer's guide) will we still be able to get around and is this still a good time to go to the lake como bellagio area.
thanks
stephanie
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also transportation from airport to hotels difficult? should we have driver? can we get to train easily / or should we rent a car?
we are not experienced travlers and have never traveled on out own.
thanks again for all of your help.

if we are planning to go to lake como region from october 8-11 and i have read the boats and hydrofoils stop by the end of cotober. are we going at the wrong time.will we still have a way of getting around.we were considering the best western grand hotel imperiale which is near bellagio but you need boat transportation to get there. we we liked the idea the hotel was on the lake with a beautiful view. our travel agent suggested the grand hotel hotle at como which is more convenient and has no view.
which do you advise and is this trip worth it at this time of year.
thanks
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stephanie
also from the milan airport how do we get to these places driver with trnsfers rented car or trains we are not experienced travlers

Q: Hello, My name is Maja, I am 1 year old and I am from Poland. This will be my first trip with my parents. We are going to Como Lake from 16th - 24th of July and would like to find some accomodation in Menaggio or other mystic places around the lake where I could take my first swim in the lake. Unfortunately my parents cannot find any apartments in Menaggio, all are very expensive. So I have to take everything in my hands and ask you - maybe you know anything about cheap apartment (30-35-40 Euro) per night in this area. If you could help you I would send you my biggest smile. Thank you.
Maja

I am seeking a hotel in the colico area that opens over the christmas period - three or four star. Any suggestions?