✈ How to get from Milan Airport to Lake Como

Lake Como is a popular tourist destination, located 90 km from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), taking around 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. There are three modes of transport you can use to get from Milan Airport to Lake Como: taxi, private transfer, or train.

Taxis and private transfers provide the fastest and most convenient services, as the transfer is door-to-door. The price of a ride with a Milan Airport taxi will be approximately €160. If you’d prefer a cheaper option, you can also get there by train. However, there is no direct train line between the two locations, so the journey requires at least one change.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€180	80min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€160	80min	24/7
Train	€22	80min	05:43–23:26

How to get from Milan Airport to Lake Como by taxi

Travelling from Milan Airport to Lake Como by taxi is certainly the most convenient option, as the service is door-to-door. Whilst some routes from MXP Airport are calculated using fixed fares, this route will be calculated using a taximeter. Under normal traffic conditions, the journey will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

A windscreen sticker displaying “Taxi autorizzato per il servizio aeroportuale lombardo” shows that your taxi is a licensed one.

Taxi fare from Malpensa Airport to Lake Como

Milan Airport taxis use a taximeter to calculate the final fare, depending on the exact location of your destination. There are several towns in Lake Como, so the cost of the fare varies depending on where you’re staying and any additional surcharges.

With that being said, the average cost of a taxi from Milan Airport to Lake Como is €160. More specifically, for Lenno or Bellagio you can expect to pay between €160 and €200. Whereas if you’re staying in Laglio or Cernobbio, you’ll pay around €100-€160.

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Taxis at Malpensa MXP Airport

Cost

€160

Trip Duration

80 Min

Rates may vary unless you book your taxi in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

You can always find a taxi at Malpensa Airport.

Where do I get it from?

You can easily locate the taxi stands just outside of Terminal 1 (Arrivals), near Gates 4 and 5.

Convenience

Even though taxi rides can be expensive, hiring a taxi is the best transfer option. Sit back and enjoy the 80-minute trip without having to worry about stops or losing your belongings. For a more seamless experience, you can pre-book a private transfer and hop straight into your pre-selected vehicle upon exiting the terminal.

Editor’s Note

If you do not want to wait around at the airport after a long flight, then take taxi. However, there are other cheaper modes of public transport that can provide decent services.

Useful Tips

Always pick a taxi from the official taxi stands.

Ask the driver if extra charges will be applied to your trip and why.

Let the driver know that you are aware of the average price.

Most taxis drivers in Milan accept credit cards, but it’s better to ask before getting in the taxi.

Tipping your taxi driver is not expected, although rounding up the fare to thank your driver for especially good service is always appreciated.

How to get from Milan Airport to Lake Como by train

Getting from Malpensa Airport to Lake Como by train is not the most convenient option, as the journey is long because there are no direct services connecting the two destinations. Nevertheless, you can use Trenord trains to get to Lake Como, as long as you don’t mind making at least one change.

There are two main routes when it comes to travelling via rail. You can take a train from the airport to “Saronno Station” (Stazione Ferroviaria di Saronno) and then catch a train to “Como Camerlata”. Or, you can get on a train to “Milan Porta Garibaldi Station” or “Milan Centrale” and change onto a Trenord service to “Como San Giovanni”.

Regardless of which route you take, you’ll get to Lake Como in around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Except if you make your change at Milan Central Station. In this case, the journey is over 2 hours long.

How much is the train from Milan Airport to Lake Como?

One-way regular tickets for the train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lake Como start at €11. The cheapest route ends at Saronno Station. If you’re travelling through Milan Centrale or Porto Garibaldi, ticket prices start at €18.

At MXP Airport, train tickets can be bought from the automated ticket machines and ticket kiosks.
Once you arrive at your next station, check the timetables for the next available train to Lake Como and buy your ticket from the ticket desk.