Richard

10 years ago, I believe I took a train from Venice to Como and then go by boat to Bellagio. But in November it looks like the boats do not run. I could rent a car, but being from Southern California, I would be concerned about driving if there was snow. Can anyone suggest alternatives to make the trek to Bellagio. It's our 10th anniversary and I am looking for anything that looks practical.<BR><BR>Also if anyone has suggestions since we will be going west through northern Italy toward Burgundy. We are looking for interesting towns/places for 2-3 nights. Thanks.

Grasshopper

Richard, the first time I went to Bellagio I took a taxi from Como. I don't remember how much it cost but I think it took less than half an hour.

Marcia

You can take a train from the Milan train station to Varenna which is closer than to Bellagio than Como, unless your train from Venice isn't going through the Milan station.

ppp

That I know of, ferries and hydrofoils do run in November, from Mondays through Saturdays (on Sundays things are indeed more difficult).<BR><BR>If you depart Venice, say, at 11am, you'd be in Varenna at 3:18pm (with a change in Milan). At 3:45pm/4:30pm there should be ferry departures to Bellagio. Instead of travelling to Varenna, you could follow to Como from Milan, arriving at 3:05pm. At 4:20pm there's an hydrofoil to Bellagio (arriving approx. 40min later). As a rule of thumb, it's faster to go through Varenna.

Holly

Another alternative would be to take a bus from the train station in Como. I did that a couple of years ago and it was full of local people going home from work in Como, so I'm sure it runs year round.