BUS SERVICE
Most of the towns around Lake Como are well connected by the local bus service.
Bus service is a great way to move around Lake Como and save some money. Curious? Don’t worry, below I’ll give you some detailed information on routes, timetables and where to buy tickets 
If you travel by public transport, you’ll be happy to know that bus stops are just outside the main train stations: there will always be a bus that will take you to your destination.
Get ready to learn everything about bus service around Lake Como!
BUSES ON THE WESTERN BRANCH
Read this if you are traveling to Como, Menaggio, Tremezzina, Argegno or one of the other towns of the western branch of Lake Como.
TRAVELING TO BELLAGIO?
You can get to Bellagio, located halfway between the two branches of the lake, both from Como and from Lecco.
Just choose one of the these two options, it’s basically the same!
BUSES ON THE EASTERN BRANCH
Read this if you are traveling to Lecco, Varenna, Abbadia Lariana, Bellano or one of the other towns of the eastern branch of Lake Como.
ASF Autolinee provides urban and suburban transport services in the city of Como and its province, connecting the city to each corner of the western and the northwestern branch of Lake Como. Always remember to check the ASF bus schedule on the official website.
This route starts from Como (stops are outside the two main train stations, Como S. Giovanni and Como Nord Lago*) and gets to Colico (northern tip of the lake) in a couple of hours. The bus passes through each town on the left side of the western branch of Lake Como.
*Note: Due to road construction, the C10 line will not stop at Como Lago station until, at least, the end of March 2024; you will have to reach the stop at Como S. Giovanni train station, which is about a 15-minute walk away. Tap here to view service changes in the city of Como.
Travel times for the most common destinations:
Como – Cernobbio: 15’
Como – Argegno: 40’
Como – Tremezzo: 60’
Como – Menaggio: 1h 10’
Tip: if you arrive at Como Nord Lago from Milano Cadorna, look for “Como – Stazione Autolinee” bus stop on the timetables. If you get to Como S. Giovanni from Milano Centrale or Porta Garibaldi, the name of the bus stop will be “Como – Stazione S.Giovanni”.
⇒ Take me to the bus stop: Como – Stazione S. Giovanni
⇒ Take me to the bus stop: Como – Stazione Autolinee
This route starts from the city of Como (stops are outside the two main train stations, Como S. Giovanni* and Como Nord Lago) and gets to Bellagio in 1h 10’. The bus passes through each town on the right side of the western branch of Lake Como.
*Note: Due to road construction, the C30 line will not stop at Como S. Giovanni station until, at least, the end of March 2024; you will have to reach the stop near Como Lago train station, which is about a 15-minute walk away. Tap here to view service changes in the city of Como.
Travel times for the most common destinations:
Como – Torno: 20’
Como – Faggeto: 25’
Como – Nesso: 40’
Como – Bellagio: 1h 10’
Tip: if you arrive at Como Nord Lago from Milan, the bus stop will be right outside the train station exit that faces Lake Como, to the left of a large roundabout. On the timetables, search for “Como – Lungo Lario Trieste”.
⇒ Take me to the bus stop: Como – Stazione S. Giovanni
⇒ Take me to the bus stop: Como – Lungo Lario Trieste
On the eastern branch of Lake Como, bus service is less frequent and is operated by two companies: Linee Lecco (which covers the metropolitan area of Lecco) and Arriva, which connects towns on the eastern side of this branch.
This route starts from the city of Lecco (bus stop is outside the train station) and gets to Bellagio in 45-50’.
The bus passes through most towns on the left side of the eastern branch of Lake Como. Always remember to check the Linee Lecco bus schedule on lineelecco.it.
Travel times for the most common destinations:
Lecco – Onno: 20’
Lecco – Limonta: 30’
Lecco – Bellagio: 50’
⇒ Take me to the bus stop: Lecco (Staz. F.S.)
There are a couple of minor routes that connect some of the most popular towns on the eastern side of Lake Como.
In this area, I would not recommend travelers to cover long distances by bus, since the most common way to move from town to town is definitely by train. However, if you want to move from Lecco to Mandello del Lario or from Varenna to Bellano, you can also do it by bus (check timetables below).
Travel times for the most common destinations:
Lecco – Mandello: 20’
Bellano – Varenna: 20’
⇒ Take me to the bus stop: Lecco (Staz. F.S.)
⇒ Take me to the bus stop: Varenna (Staz. F.S.)
Ticket prices generally vary depending on the length of your journey. You can buy tickets in most tobacco shops or newsstands.
Both ASF and Linee Lecco/Arriva give you the chance to find the nearest ticket office within the area in which they operate (click here to see where you can buy ASF tickets and here for the Linee Lecco tickets). Otherwise, for most popular routes you can purchase bus tickets through the Arriva My Pay app, available for Android and iOS devices.
Generally you can also buy tickets onboard but price will be a little higher and you can only pay them by cash.
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What useful information, thank you so much 🙂
It will be my first time in Como Lake, how do I know on which side to stay?
East or West?
Grazie mille
Hi Tanya, it depends on your interests and the attractions you prefer to visit. I recommend you take a look at the guides I’ve prepared on the lake towns.
Hello, when is the earliest time bus from Lecco to Bellagio, and the last bus from Bellagio to Lecco on Friday?
Hello Simuzar, please check the timetables here!
Hello Alessandro, I plan to visit Menaggio on 24th June. I wish to travel from Como to Menaggio by C10 at 20.30 hrs. Although, the website doesn’t let me book it. Is this the correct timing ? If yes can you guide on rates and how to cook it?
Hello Ayush, summer schedules have yet to come out! But, in any case, I suggest you to check timetables and buy your ticket via the Arriva My Pay app (above you can find the links to download it).
Hi Alessandro – I am looking to get to Lezzeno from Lake Como on a Sunday (1st of July 2023). I have not been able to locate the summer schedule to confirm that the C30 is operating on this day. Are you able to advise if this trip will be possible? Or when the summer schedule will be available? Thank you in advance!
Hello Ava, summer timetables are out right now 🙂
Hi again Laetita, I’m really afraid that there are no buses from Bellagio to Lecco before 9 a.m. on Sundays, I have just checked the new timetables (see second page, the column under the cross). I think you’d better reserve a taxi in order to get to Lecco at that time of the day!
Hi, is it possible to pay on board the bus?
Yes, but only by cash. However I suggest you to download the Arriva MyPay app so you can purchase the ticket in advance.
Hi, are tickets sold all days? I can’t sign in to the app you mentioned
Hi Alia, do you mean the Arriva MyPay app? I just tried it and it seems to be working.
Hi Alessandro,
Aside to Arriva My Pay app, do you know any website/links to purchase the bus ticket from Lugano to Menaggio?
I’m not able to register to Arriva My Pay unfortunately.
Thanks.
Hi, if you search for directions on Google Maps, below the list of directions you will find the websites from which to purchase tickets!
Hi Alessandro, we want to travel by bus from Lecco to Bellagio then fast ferry from Bellagio to Como. Where can I buy bus ticket from Lecco to Bellagio? Where can I buy fast ferry ticket from Bellagio to Como? Can I buy one day in advance?
Thank you
Winnie
Hello, you can buy the bus ticket at one of the ticket offices in the area. As for the fast boat ticket, unfortunately you cannot do it online. You will have to go to the Bellagio ticket office and purchase it directly there. Try to arrive at least 20-25 minutes before boarding. I hope this will help!
Hello good afternoon, thank you very much for all the fabulous information you gave. I tell you to enter the app that you said Arriva My Pay, but the D10 bus is not on the Lecco-Bellagio section and other not so good options appear. Do you think I looked for it on another page? Thank you very much again
Hi Antonella, unfortunately not all lines are available for purchase on the app. I recommend that you purchase your ticket from one of the retailers.
Thank you very much I will do so.
Good afternoon! We are visiting Villa del Balbianello on Sunday, October 8th at 11:15 am. from Menaggio. I’m seeing the bus schedule with only two early times Sunday morning, 7 am and 730 and then a 1 pm time. Are the bus schedules limited on Sunday. Additionally whatever date I select it shows the day earlier as departure date, but then off to the side us the correct date I’ve entered. I’d love to keep it easy and not require assistance for a simple bus schedule/route. Thank you so much!
Hi, I’m seeing the C10 festive timetables and I see that there is a ride that departs at 10:35 from Menaggio and reaches Lenno at 10:50. I think you should take this!
Can we take luggage on the C10 bus from Menaggio to Como?
Hi Kristi, I quote what I found on the FAQ page of asfautolinee.it: “Only one piece of luggage can be carried free of charge as long as the size does not exceed 50x30x25 cm. For any additional luggage and luggage exceeding the above dimensions, a corresponding ticket must be purchased at the current fare”. For any additional information, please write to the company directly.
Hi, Im planning on arriving into the Como San Giovanno train station at 14:08pm and hope to catch a bus to Menaggio on the Monday 30th of Oct. Where do I buy tickets? Can I buy them on the bus?
Hi Katie, I recommend that you download the Arriva MyPay app and purchase your ticket before boarding the bus 🙂
Hello, Maybe you can help me with something. Do you know if the busses to Bellagio are operational during winter? I am planning a visit for next week and I read that the ferry is not operational. Thanks in advance!
Hi Monica, yes, buses are always operational in winter 🙂
Hi, if I buy ticket on bus, can I pay by card or cash? Tks
Hi, it is only possible to pay in cash. However I suggest you to download the Arriva MyPay app so you can purchase the ticket in advance. The app allows you to purchase bus tickets for most (though not all) routes.