From Malpensa to Como takes about an hour and a quarter by train, with the Malpensa Express to Saronno and a change for Como Lago; by car it is under an hour, traffic permitting.
| How | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Train: Malpensa Express, change at Saronno | about 1 hr 15 | Arrives at Como Lago, in the centre by the lake |
| Car | about 50 min – 1 hr | Como old town is a ZTL: choose a home with parking |
Timetables change: check Trenord the day before.
- By train: Dolce Vita, a few minutes on foot from Como Lago.
- By car: A due passi dal lago in Cernobbio, with free street parking.
Stay in Como and Cernobbio
Direct price, cleaning included. City tax €3 per adult per night, paid at the property. No pets.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Malpensa to Como?
About an hour and a quarter: Malpensa Express to Saronno, then a train to Como Lago.
Updated 21/10/2026