Landmarks
Bergamo Città Alta
A walled hilltop old town of Venetian ramparts and stacked piazzas, reached by funicular above the modern lower city.
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Road trip route · Italy
Milan to Lake Como drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 1 hr 18 min
- Distance
- 72 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €9
- Tolls (est.)
- €4
The Milan to Lake Como drive
The drive from Milan to Lake Como covers 45 miles (72 km) and takes about 1 hr 18 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €9 one-way plus roughly €4 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
Best stops between Milan and Lake Como
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Landmarks
Morcote
Former fishing village stacked against the hillside at Lake Lugano's southern tip: arcaded lanes, palm-lined quays and the 400-step climb to Santa Maria del Sasso; voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016.
Milan to Lake Como FAQs
How long is the drive from Milan to Lake Como?
Driving from Milan to Lake Como takes about 1 hr 18 min nonstop, covering 45 miles (72 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Milan to Lake Como?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €9 one-way. Expect around €4 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Milan to Lake Como in one day?
Yes, at about 1 hr 18 min of driving, Milan to Lake Como is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
More drives from Milan & Lake Como
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