How to get from Milan Malpensa to central Como
I have arranged to travel to Como in late August, arriving in to Milan Malpensa airport in mid-afternoon. I have not been to this part of Italy before and I have read that the traffic up in the lakes is terrible during the holiday season. Given that one can use water taxis to get around and that I dislike driving abroad at the best of times, I have chosen not to hire a car.
This leaves me with a fairly sizable distance to cover between the airport and the town. I understand there are trains which can make the journey but they require several changes. I haven't been able to track down information about bus travel. In both cases, having a heavy suitcase and travelling with children puts me off using public transport. Taxis may be expensive and potentially unreliable. I don't speak any Italian.
Can anyone fill me in on the details and potential pros and cons of the various methods of travel?
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How do I get from Malpensa airport to Lake Como?
There are two ways to get from Malpensa airport to Lake Como by train. The first option is to take the Malpensa Express and get off at Saronno, where you can change trains to Como Lago Nord station. The journey takes around 1h 30m.Is there a train station at MXP airport?
Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1 is a railway station serving Terminal 1 of Milan\u2013Malpensa Airport. It opened in 1999 as Malpensa Aeroporto, as the then western terminus of the Busto Arsizio\u2013Malpensa Airport railway, and is managed by Ferrovienord.How do I get from MXP to Milan Central station?
Train. Two train routes connect Terminal 1 to Milan's centre: the Malpensa Express and Trenitalia. The Malpensa Express takes 50 minutes to the end of the line and runs every 20 \u2013 40 minutes. It will take you to Milano Centrale, Cadorna or Milan Porta Garibaldi.Is there a direct train from Milan to Lake Como?
From Milan to Lake Como by Train If you're traveling to the city of Como, you can take a train directly from Milan to the Como Lago Station; if your final destination is Bellagio, choose a train that stops at the Varenna Esino Station.HOW TO GET FROM MILANO CENTRALE STATION TO MILAN MALPENSA AIRPORT / ITALIAN TRAIN TRIP REPORT
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