Lake Como Without a Car: Ferry Hops, Villa Monastero and Varenna

How to explore Varenna, Bellagio, and Menaggio using public trains from Milan and passenger ferries.

Written by ETH Editorial Team

Published: Aug 10, 2026 • Fact-checked by ETH Editorial Team

• Exploring Lake Como Entirely by Public Transit

Exploring Lake Como Entirely by Public Transit

You do not need a rental car or an expensive private driver to experience Lake Como.

The Perfect Transit Circuit

Train from Milan: Take the hourly Trenord regional train from Milano Centrale to Varenna-Esino (64 minutes, €7.10).
Explore Varenna: Walk the romantic lakeside path (Passeggiata degli Innamorati) to Villa Monastero gardens.
Mid-Lake Ferry Pass: Buy a mid-lake day ticket (€15.00) covering unlimited ferry crossings between Varenna, Bellagio, and Menaggio.

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Lake Como Without a Car: Ferry Hops, Villa Monastero and Varenna

Exploring Lake Como Entirely by Public Transit

The Perfect Transit Circuit

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