How to get to Como: train, car, plane and bus
Complete guide to reaching Como by train, car, plane and bus. Como San Giovanni and Lago stations, Malpensa airport, A9 motorway and lake navigation.
Travel guide to Como
Everything you need to visit Como: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Como in 2 days: complete itinerary
Guide on what to see in Como in 2 days: from the walled city to the lakefront, the Brunate funicular, hidden villas and panoramic lake trails.
Where to stay in Como: best areas, accommodation and practical tips
Complete guide on where to stay in Como: from the walled city to the first lake basin, liberty-style hotels, B&Bs with views and lakeside villages less touristy than Bellagio.
Where to eat in Como: missoltini, polenta and Lake Como flavors
Guide to Como's flavors: from missoltini to polenta uncia, the best lakeside trattorias, walled-town osterias and tips for eating well on Lake Como.
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