we will need transportation from the train Station in Como to Bellagio Uber is very expensive , over $200, I heard FreeNow mentioned on more than one travel vlogs but it seems to get mixed reviews in the Google Play Store and Reddit, I know it's not the app but the taxi drivers, so I guess my question is have anyone used FreeNow and the larger taxi 's in the Como area ?
Thanks
A taxi won’t be much less than Uber
Have you considered taking the ferry?
we are staying in bellagio and we'll have luggage etc and arriving early afternoon so it'll just be easier to take a cab or an uber to our place. Oh well it is what it is, we're vacation LOL
I presume you arrive at the Como San Giovanni station.
Besides the ferry or the hydrofoil, which however depart from the Ferry pier below near the Como Lago station:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Qksjt31LdoUT3Sp8?g_st=ipc
You can also take the bus C30 which departs from the Como San Giovanni station (stop is in front, across the street) but also passes by the Como Lago station. The bus journey is 40+ minutes and costs about 5€ per person (click on C30 to download schedule in PDF)
https://www.asfautolinee.it/find-lines-and-timetables/?lang=en#
More information on the bus service is below. You can download the app DropTicket below to pay by app, but you can also buy tickets on board using card or smartphone contactless.
https://www.asfautolinee.it/?lang=en
200€ is a bit excessive, but given the distance (about 45 minutes) a taxi will be certainly around 130+ euro.
My mom and I took the C30 bus to/from Como from/to Bellagio one drizzly day while staying in Varenna years ago.
The bus was comfortable and efficient, and the views of the lake from way above are magnificent!
If you decide to take the bus to Bellagio, sit on the left side for best views.
thanks for the tips everyone
Hello,
Buses are very comfortable in Italy and a great way to get around, Uber is not readily used. The Official taxis are white .
I have used Free Now in Europe but not in Italy. The Ferry and Buses in Lake Como are recommended.
Enjoy your trip, Italy is amazing!
In Como I think taxicabs are white only.
