I want to go from the airport to Como and wondered if there is an bus to take, and if so what is the schedule. I know that I could take the Malpenza express back to the Malpensa Nord station in Milan and then connect on on another train to go back North to Como but thought a bus would be more direct and allow us to catch an earlier lake ferry. I went to the apparent Italy Bus web site, but it is in Italian and difficult to figure out. Can anyone help? Thanks
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19274 posts
The Malpensa Express, a private train line to Cadorna station in Milan, also goes to Como Lago by way (train change) of Saronno.
Posted by
OP
Spokane, WA, USA
5 posts
Thankyou for your reply which I think confirms what I was starting to also figure out, that is that the Malpenza express stops in Saronno before Milan and I can change trains there to get to Como? I would assume that I can readily pick a ticket at MXP for Como via Saronno without reservations ahead of time?
Also, another question if you are fanmiliar with Lake Como, do the ferrys that run North up the lake require advance reservation or is there pretty much ready availability on them when I arrive in Como. Our ultimate goal here is to get to Varenna via the ferry to enjoy the lake,the scenery and the ferry ride itself.
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
Steve, you are correct about being able to change trains a Saronno for Como thereby avoiding Milan. CLICK HERE for some more scoop on how it's done.
For ferry service from Como to Varenna, CLICK HERE to see the map and ferry schedule. Look carefully at the timetables. You may not want the slow ferry. Check out the fast service from Como to Colico.