Como is the easiest Lake Como day trip from Milan: about 40 minutes by train from Milano Centrale, and the town, the lakefront and the funicular are all on foot from the station.
A walking plan for one day
- Morning: arrive at Como San Giovanni or Como Lago and walk to the cathedral and the Broletto in Piazza Duomo.
- Late morning: the lakefront from Piazza Cavour to the Tempio Voltiano and the gardens of Villa Olmo.
- Lunch: in the old town.
- Afternoon: the funicular up to Brunate, a few minutes’ ride, for the view over the lake.
- Sunset: back on the lakefront, or a short ferry ride to Cernobbio.
Why stay one night
Day-trippers leave around sunset, which is the best moment on the lake. One night lets you see Como lit up in the evening and quiet in the morning, take a ferry further up the lake the next day, and forget about the last train.
Stay one night in Como
Direct price, cleaning included. City tax €3 per adult per night, paid at the property. No pets.
Frequently asked questions
Yes: the train takes about 40 minutes, and the old town, lakefront and Brunate funicular are all walkable from the station. You can see Como town and the first part of the lake in a day. Bellagio and the central lake need more time, so an overnight stay helps.Is Como worth a day trip from Milan?
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Updated 21/10/2026