Visit the lake on a day trip. If you had only planned to stay in Milan on your Italian break, it is definitely possible to visit Lake Como as part of a day trip. As mentioned above, Lake Como is a quick 40-min train ride from Milan, which allows you to save money on accommodation and see the top sights of the area in less than 24 hours. Visit Bellagio, Lake Como. Whether you are staying in the town or just want to visit Bellagio from another base, you should absolutely make a half-day trip part of your 2 days in Lake Como. Bellagio is one of the best places in Lake Como, hands down. It may be full of shops selling €10 bars of soap and sunburnt pensioners with yacht keys in Como is the last stop. The train takes about an hour and five minutes, and the ride will cost you €4.80. You can purchase tickets online via Trenitalia’s website or at the ticket office at Garibaldi station. You are usually fine to purchase tickets on your intended day of travel. From Milan, to Como (the lake’s namesake city), Bellagio, Varenna, and back, I packed in as much as I could into one day: charming villages and quaint cobblestone lanes; spectacular views, boat rides, beautiful gardens and villas; and of course, fresh pasta, gelato, and local wine. What are the best ways to travel from Milan to Lake Como for a day trip? The most convenient way to travel from Milan to Lake Como is by train. You can take a train from Milano Centrale station to Varenna-Esino station, which takes about an hour. From there, you can take a ferry to other towns on the lake. The lake is the hub of life in Como, with a constant streams of boats – from vintage cruisers to car ferries – and seaplanes. Lake Como is Italy’s third largest lake, 50km from one end to the other and shaped like a wishbone, with Como city at the bottom of the left fork, and a string of towns, villages, opulent palazzos and gardens along The most efficient way to see Northern Italy is by starting in Venice and ending in Milan (or vice versa). In between these two cities, it’s easy to access the gems of Northern Italy: Lake Como, Verona, Lake Garda and the Dolomites. You could definitely tailor this Northern Italy itinerary to be only 7 days. 6,592 reviews. 13,088 helpful votes. 4. Re: Lake Como day trip from Milan. Dec 19, 2023, 9:30 AM. Save. The most scenic part of Lake Como is the central one, where it splits into two branches. The city of Como is a bit remote. XLlu.