Today we took the ferry to Varenna, about halfway up the lake. We ate a delicious lunch in an outdoor cafe, walked around the beautiful but tourist-packed town, then returned by fast ferry. Speaking of our fellow tourists, it is notable that France seems to have settled into the off season whereas Italy, or Como at least, is still in high season. We much prefer off season.
Lake Como is long (46 km), thin (4.5 km max), and deep (435 m max). It is surrounded by mountains and lined with villas and beautiful towns that are barely hugging the hillsides. There are no bridges over the lake, no fast highways, and, as far as I know, only two train stations, in Como and Varenna.
The fastest way to get around is by ferry. (There are also a lot of float planes landing/taking off in the water by Como but I don't know anything about them.) Most ferries are slow and make frequent stops but some are fast, either catamarans or boats with curious fins sticking out on either side of their fronts.
The ferry schedules (there are four, one is below) are confusing at first glance.
There are 35 or probably more ferry stops which makes for a complex document.
Fortunately the ticket office people are happy to explain which ferry to take to get to your chosen destination.
To purchase tickets go to Navigazione Laghi ferry company and for downloadable ferry schedules go to
Como lake today.
Como to Colico schedule
The schedule for the ferry leaving the town of Como (at the southern tip of the lake) and ending at Colico (at the northern end). There are similar schedules for the ferry heading south as well as ferries that limit their routes to mid-lake cities such as Varenna and Bellagio.
Como to Colico schedule
The schedule for the ferry leaving the town of Como (at the southern tip of the lake) and ending at Colico (at the northern end). There are similar schedules for the ferry heading south as well as ferries that limit their routes to mid-lake cities such as Varenna and Bellagio.
Como to Colico schedule
The schedule for the ferry leaving the town of Como (at the southern tip of the lake) and ending at Colico (at the northern end). There are similar schedules for the ferry heading south as well as ferries that limit their routes to mid-lake cities such as Varenna and Bellagio.
Como waterfront construction
29 Oct 2022 10:24
Como
X100V 23mm f/6.4 1/240s ISO 160
1500 x 1000
1.3 Mb
Show Hide
A section of the Como water front is currently under construction. I haven't been able to determine if it is due to storm damage or just renovation.
Como waterfront construction
29 Oct 2022 10:24
Como
X100V 23mm f/6.4 1/240s ISO 160
1500 x 1000
1.3 Mb
Show Hide
A section of the Como water front is currently under construction. I haven't been able to determine if it is due to storm damage or just renovation.
Como waterfront construction
29 Oct 2022 10:24
Como
X100V 23mm f/6.4 1/240s ISO 160
1500 x 1000
1.3 Mb
Show Hide
A section of the Como water front is currently under construction. I haven't been able to determine if it is due to storm damage or just renovation.
Not a fan of the large chrome sculpture
29 Oct 2022 10:33
Como
X100V 23mm f/6.4 1/240s ISO 160
1500 x 1000
1.7 Mb
Show Hide
Not a fan of the large chrome sculpture
29 Oct 2022 10:33
Como
X100V 23mm f/6.4 1/240s ISO 160
1500 x 1000
1.7 Mb
Show Hide
Not a fan of the large chrome sculpture
29 Oct 2022 10:33
Como
X100V 23mm f/6.4 1/240s ISO 160
1500 x 1000
1.7 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como ferry
29 Oct 2022 11:28
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 250
1500 x 1000
1.6 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como ferry
29 Oct 2022 11:28
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 250
1500 x 1000
1.6 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como ferry
29 Oct 2022 11:28
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 250
1500 x 1000
1.6 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 11:29
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 500
1500 x 1000
1.5 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 11:29
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 500
1500 x 1000
1.5 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 11:29
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 500
1500 x 1000
1.5 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 11:50
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.5 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 11:50
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.5 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 11:50
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.5 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 11:50
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.6 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 11:50
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.6 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 11:50
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.6 Mb
Show Hide
Lenno
29 Oct 2022 11:56
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.5 Mb
Show Hide
Lenno
29 Oct 2022 11:56
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.5 Mb
Show Hide
Lenno
29 Oct 2022 11:56
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.5 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 12:02
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 250
1500 x 1000
1.6 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 12:02
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 250
1500 x 1000
1.6 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 12:02
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 250
1500 x 1000
1.6 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 12:15
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.1 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 12:15
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.1 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 12:15
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 400
1500 x 1000
1.1 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 12:45
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/500s ISO 200
1500 x 1000
1.4 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 12:45
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/500s ISO 200
1500 x 1000
1.4 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 12:45
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/500s ISO 200
1500 x 1000
1.4 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 16:46
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 640
1500 x 1000
1.4 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 16:46
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 640
1500 x 1000
1.4 Mb
Show Hide
Lake Como
29 Oct 2022 16:46
Lake Como
Map
X100V 23mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 640
1500 x 1000
1.4 Mb
Show Hide
Varenna
29 Oct 2022 13:12
Lake Como
Map
Pixel 6 7mm f/1.9 1/2300s ISO 44
1500 x 844
1.3 Mb
Show Hide
Varenna
29 Oct 2022 13:12
Lake Como
Map
Pixel 6 7mm f/1.9 1/2300s ISO 44
1500 x 844
1.3 Mb
Show Hide
Varenna
29 Oct 2022 13:12
Lake Como
Map
Pixel 6 7mm f/1.9 1/2300s ISO 44
1500 x 844
1.3 Mb
Show Hide
Bellagio
29 Oct 2022 16:59
Lake Como
Map
iPhone SE (2nd gen) 4mm f/1.8 1/750s ISO 20
1500 x 1125
1.8 Mb
Show Hide
Bellagio
29 Oct 2022 16:59
Lake Como
Map
iPhone SE (2nd gen) 4mm f/1.8 1/750s ISO 20
1500 x 1125
1.8 Mb
Show Hide
Bellagio
29 Oct 2022 16:59
Lake Como
Map
iPhone SE (2nd gen) 4mm f/1.8 1/750s ISO 20
1500 x 1125
1.8 Mb
Show Hide
Bellagio
29 Oct 2022 17:00
Lake Como
Map
iPhone SE (2nd gen) 4mm f/1.8 1/950s ISO 20
1500 x 1125
1.8 Mb
Show Hide
Bellagio
29 Oct 2022 17:00
Lake Como
Map
iPhone SE (2nd gen) 4mm f/1.8 1/950s ISO 20
1500 x 1125
1.8 Mb
Show Hide
Bellagio
29 Oct 2022 17:00
Lake Como
Map
iPhone SE (2nd gen) 4mm f/1.8 1/950s ISO 20
1500 x 1125
1.8 Mb
Show Hide