Transportation &
getting around
getting around
Milano Malpensa (MXP)
Take Malpensa Express train to Saronno. Change over to the direction of Como Lago at Saronno. Get off the train at Como Borghi. The apartment is approx. 15 minutes walk. Please, not that this route is recommended if you only have light carry-ons/backpacks.
Another option (with heavier luggage) is to get off the train at Como Lago and take the bus n.4, which takes you to all the way to Rienza, 31.
Milano Linate (LIN)
Take a direct bus to Milano Centrale train station. Service provided by Autostradale.
Then take a train to Como S. Giovanni. After that, bus n.4 will take you to via Rienza, 31.
Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY)
Take a bus from Orio al Serio to Monza or Milano Centrale - there are various companies and the bus station is located right in front of terminal building. Then take a train to Como S. Giovanni. After that, bus n.4 will take you to via Rienza, 31.
If you arrive/depart early/late - consider requesting a transfer at http://www.gettransfer.com. It will most probably cost you much less than a regular taxi.
Take Malpensa Express train to Saronno. Change over to the direction of Como Lago at Saronno. Get off the train at Como Borghi. The apartment is approx. 15 minutes walk. Please, not that this route is recommended if you only have light carry-ons/backpacks.
Another option (with heavier luggage) is to get off the train at Como Lago and take the bus n.4, which takes you to all the way to Rienza, 31.
Milano Linate (LIN)
Take a direct bus to Milano Centrale train station. Service provided by Autostradale.
Then take a train to Como S. Giovanni. After that, bus n.4 will take you to via Rienza, 31.
Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY)
Take a bus from Orio al Serio to Monza or Milano Centrale - there are various companies and the bus station is located right in front of terminal building. Then take a train to Como S. Giovanni. After that, bus n.4 will take you to via Rienza, 31.
If you arrive/depart early/late - consider requesting a transfer at http://www.gettransfer.com. It will most probably cost you much less than a regular taxi.
The bicycle rack is available in the entrance hall of the building (for 2 bikes). No responsibility is assumed for the bicycles. The use of bicycle locks is recommended and encouraged.
Bicycle sharing
https://www.bicincitta.com/frmLeStazioniComune.aspx?ID=157
(Honestly, not the best in world, but the only sharing company we have here in Como. If you're lucky to get a bike - the price is reasonable.)
Bicycle rental - 12 minutes walk from apartment
FERCA Rent Bike
Prices from 25 EUR per day depending on the model
https://rentbikecomo.com/
Via Dottesio, 8 - 22100 Como (CO)
Opening times
Monday - 15:00 -19:00
Tuesday to Friday - 9:00 -12:00 / 15:00 -19:00
Saturday - 9:00 -12:00 / 15:00 -18:00
Sunday - Closed
Bicycle rental - close to Como San Giovanni station
Lake Bike Como
Prices from 20 EUR per day depending on the model
https://www.lakebikecomo.it/
Viale Fratelli Rosselli, 24B - 22100 Como CO
Opening times
Wednesday to Monday - 9:00 - 12:30 / 15:00 - 18:30
Tuesday - Closed
Leave luggage option available in the shop when renting a bike - convenient on the check-out day.
Bicycle sharing
https://www.bicincitta.com/frmLeStazioniComune.aspx?ID=157
(Honestly, not the best in world, but the only sharing company we have here in Como. If you're lucky to get a bike - the price is reasonable.)
Bicycle rental - 12 minutes walk from apartment
FERCA Rent Bike
Prices from 25 EUR per day depending on the model
https://rentbikecomo.com/
Via Dottesio, 8 - 22100 Como (CO)
Opening times
Monday - 15:00 -19:00
Tuesday to Friday - 9:00 -12:00 / 15:00 -19:00
Saturday - 9:00 -12:00 / 15:00 -18:00
Sunday - Closed
Bicycle rental - close to Como San Giovanni station
Lake Bike Como
Prices from 20 EUR per day depending on the model
https://www.lakebikecomo.it/
Viale Fratelli Rosselli, 24B - 22100 Como CO
Opening times
Wednesday to Monday - 9:00 - 12:30 / 15:00 - 18:30
Tuesday - Closed
Leave luggage option available in the shop when renting a bike - convenient on the check-out day.
Visit the website of Navigazione Laghi - Como for updated pricing and timetables.
Please, be aware, that online ticket sales are only available on the routes with regular service and NOT for the Express
Service (Servizio Rapido). Express Service tickets can only be bought on the day of the voyage at the ticket office located at Lungo Lario Trento (across the road from Albergo Terminus hotel). Regular service to Bellagio takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, Express Service - about 45 minutes.
Update 2025
Starting 01/06/2025 the Navigazione Laghi has changed the payment system. You can avoid the queues to the cashiers by paying during boarding by tapping the contactless credit car on the reader, located on the boat. You MUST tap the same card again when disembarking!!! The system will calculate the best fare, depending on the number of trips you have made during the day. The same card can be used to pay for multiple tickets on the same boat (upto 5). Be aware, that this system does not provide the discounts for children and charges the full fare. You can still get discounted tickets at the cashier desks at the pier.
Please, be aware, that online ticket sales are only available on the routes with regular service and NOT for the Express
Service (Servizio Rapido). Express Service tickets can only be bought on the day of the voyage at the ticket office located at Lungo Lario Trento (across the road from Albergo Terminus hotel). Regular service to Bellagio takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, Express Service - about 45 minutes.
Update 2025
Starting 01/06/2025 the Navigazione Laghi has changed the payment system. You can avoid the queues to the cashiers by paying during boarding by tapping the contactless credit car on the reader, located on the boat. You MUST tap the same card again when disembarking!!! The system will calculate the best fare, depending on the number of trips you have made during the day. The same card can be used to pay for multiple tickets on the same boat (upto 5). Be aware, that this system does not provide the discounts for children and charges the full fare. You can still get discounted tickets at the cashier desks at the pier.
Local city buses (orange color)
Bus fare is 2 EUR if paid by contactless credit card inside the bus.
Another option is parking meters around the city. These tickets do not need to be stamped and are valid 90 minutes from purchase time.
Otherwise, you can use the app MooneyGo to buy tickets with credit card. Do not forget to activate the ticket in the app before boarding the bus.
During winter months (mid-September to May) local bus line n. 4 runs every 30 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, every hour on Sundays till 20:30 and stops right next to the building entrance. On summer schedule (June to mid-September) it only runs every hour also on weekdays/Saturdays. It will get you to both Como Nord Lago and Como San Giovanni train stations.
Important !!! - The route of bus n.4 has been changed in 2024 - after Como S. Giovanni station it now makes a circle around the city center and then goes to via Rienza. The closest stop to the city center and to Como Lago train station is Piazza del Popolo.
Regional buses (blue color)
The ticket price depends on the distance.
The ticket office is located at the bus station at Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
More information on ASF website - https://www.asfautolinee.it/en
Bus fare is 2 EUR if paid by contactless credit card inside the bus.
Another option is parking meters around the city. These tickets do not need to be stamped and are valid 90 minutes from purchase time.
Otherwise, you can use the app MooneyGo to buy tickets with credit card. Do not forget to activate the ticket in the app before boarding the bus.
During winter months (mid-September to May) local bus line n. 4 runs every 30 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, every hour on Sundays till 20:30 and stops right next to the building entrance. On summer schedule (June to mid-September) it only runs every hour also on weekdays/Saturdays. It will get you to both Como Nord Lago and Como San Giovanni train stations.
Important !!! - The route of bus n.4 has been changed in 2024 - after Como S. Giovanni station it now makes a circle around the city center and then goes to via Rienza. The closest stop to the city center and to Como Lago train station is Piazza del Popolo.
Regional buses (blue color)
The ticket price depends on the distance.
The ticket office is located at the bus station at Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
More information on ASF website - https://www.asfautolinee.it/en
Funicular stop in Como:
Piazza Gasperi, 4 - View in Google Maps
The return ticket price is 6,60 EUR (3,90 EUR for children under 12 y.o.). Funicular usually becomes crowded by 10am, so wake up early to take an amazing trip to Brunate.
Service runs from 06:00 till midnight on Saturday an 06:00 till 22:30 on all other days.
During summer months the service is extended till midnight also on Saturdays and weekdays.
More information is available at http://www.funicolarecomo.it/.
Piazza Gasperi, 4 - View in Google Maps
The return ticket price is 6,60 EUR (3,90 EUR for children under 12 y.o.). Funicular usually becomes crowded by 10am, so wake up early to take an amazing trip to Brunate.
Service runs from 06:00 till midnight on Saturday an 06:00 till 22:30 on all other days.
During summer months the service is extended till midnight also on Saturdays and weekdays.
More information is available at http://www.funicolarecomo.it/.
Radio Taxi Como
+39-031-261-515
https://radiotaxicomo.com/
Radiotaxi Lario
+39-031-272-000
http://www.taxicomo2000.it/
The taxi stand in the citycenter is located at Piazza Pietro Perretta, 3
+39-031-261-515
https://radiotaxicomo.com/
Radiotaxi Lario
+39-031-272-000
http://www.taxicomo2000.it/
The taxi stand in the citycenter is located at Piazza Pietro Perretta, 3
Como Lago
Direction of Saronno, Malpensa, Milano Cadorna
Take bus n.4 from Piazza del Popolo stop, which takes you to all the way to Rienza, 31 (see Bus section above).
Como Borghi
Direction of Saronno, Malpensa, Milano Cadorna
The apartment is approx. 15 minutes walk. Please, note that this route is recommended if you only have light carry-ons/backpacks.
Como S. Giovanni
Direction of Monza, Milano Centrale, Milano Porta Garibaldi and all trains to Switzerland
Take bus n.4, which takes you to all the way to Rienza, 31 (see Bus section above).
Direction of Saronno, Malpensa, Milano Cadorna
Take bus n.4 from Piazza del Popolo stop, which takes you to all the way to Rienza, 31 (see Bus section above).
Como Borghi
Direction of Saronno, Malpensa, Milano Cadorna
The apartment is approx. 15 minutes walk. Please, note that this route is recommended if you only have light carry-ons/backpacks.
Como S. Giovanni
Direction of Monza, Milano Centrale, Milano Porta Garibaldi and all trains to Switzerland
Take bus n.4, which takes you to all the way to Rienza, 31 (see Bus section above).
