Getting from Como to Menaggio
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Getting from Como to Menaggio
We'll be taking the train into Como and we're considering hotels in Menaggio. Question: What's the best way to get from Como to Menaggio (without a car). From what I can tell, there's a bus, but we had hoped to go by boat. I looked at the schedules, but they were a little confuing to me. I couldn't tell if there was a direct boat between the two towns.
Thanks for your help.
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The ferry boats from Como do run fairly often and stop at many villages along the lake. It will take about an hour to Menaggio but you will love the trip--given good weather. The schedule will depend on which month.
Here are some shots on Lago Como, including some at Menaggio.
http://www.slowphotos.com/photo/show...y.php?cat=4442
Here are some shots on Lago Como, including some at Menaggio.
http://www.slowphotos.com/photo/show...y.php?cat=4442
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There are two train services which arrive in Como.
The trains from Milano Centrale (Central station) and Switzerland arrive at Como San Giovanni which is about 600 yards from the lake (i.e. where you find the ferry) whereas the trains from Milano Cadorna station and from Malpensa airport arrive at Como Lago (lake side) station which is about 100 yards from the ferry.
Below is the timetable for the fast hydrofoil service -
http://www.navigazionelaghi.it/eng/c...ra_sr1b_e.html
I would recommend the fast boat just to get quickly to Menaggio so you can book in and deal with your luggage. When sightseeing you can do at least one trip with the slow boat and as you have no luggage to worry about you can walk around the boat etc.
The trains from Milano Centrale (Central station) and Switzerland arrive at Como San Giovanni which is about 600 yards from the lake (i.e. where you find the ferry) whereas the trains from Milano Cadorna station and from Malpensa airport arrive at Como Lago (lake side) station which is about 100 yards from the ferry.
Below is the timetable for the fast hydrofoil service -
http://www.navigazionelaghi.it/eng/c...ra_sr1b_e.html
I would recommend the fast boat just to get quickly to Menaggio so you can book in and deal with your luggage. When sightseeing you can do at least one trip with the slow boat and as you have no luggage to worry about you can walk around the boat etc.