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title: Day Trip from Lake Como
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Lake Como
country: Italy
tours: 6
price_from_eur: 91
reviews_total: 3688
as_of: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/
---

# Day Trip from Lake Como

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 26, 2026)

We compared 6 Lake Como day trip listings, including Milan departures and a cycling outing.

- **Full day from Como?:** [From Como: Lugano, Bellagio and Boat Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/from-como-lugano-bellagio-and-como-exclusive-boat-tour/?format=md). Choose Lugano and Bellagio by coach and boat from Como: 8h, 4.58 from 84 reviews at €91 per person, passport required. Free cancellation. Trade-off: Lunch is extra. — now €91 per person, 4.58 (84)
- **Bernina in a day?:** [Private Bernina and Sankt Moritz from Como](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/private-bernina-train-sankt-moritz-wines-guided-tour-from-lake-como-or-milan/?format=md). Choose Bernina/Sankt Moritz from Como with a private guide and hotel pickup: 8h–10h, 4.97 from 62 reviews at €900 per group/vehicle, train tickets extra. No free cancellation. Trade-off: Train tickets are extra. — now €900 per group/vehicle, 4.97 (62)

Also compared:

- [Bernina Red Train from Lake Como](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/from-lake-como-or-milan-bernina-red-train-tour/?format=md): One way first class train. Trade-off: Per person, minimum two people, no guide. — now €770 per person, 5.0 (38)
- [Como and Swiss Vineyards E-Bike Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/e-bike-tour-lake-como-view-and-swiss-vineyards/?format=md): A 2h 45m cycling outing. Trade-off: Bike rental excluded, minimum two people. — now €145 per person, 4.77 (230)
- [Lake Como and Lugano Day from Milan](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-lugano-2-countries-in-1-day-boat-cruise/?format=md): Como, Lugano and a funicular. Trade-off: Stairs and cobbles on the route. — now €139 per person, 4.96 (1545)
- [Como, Lugano and Bellagio from Milan](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/como-lugano-bellagio-exclusive-cruise-two-countries-in-a-day/?format=md): Bellagio cruise from Milan. Trade-off: Cruise depends on lake conditions. — now €95 per person, 4.75 (1729)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 6 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-lugano-2-countries-in-1-day-boat-cruise/?format=md) | Boat Tours | €139 per person | 4.96 (1545) | 10h | daily 08:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [PRIVATE Bernina train, Sankt Moritz & Wines Guided tour from Lake Como or Milan](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/private-bernina-train-sankt-moritz-wines-guided-tour-from-lake-como-or-milan/?format=md) | Food & Wine Tours, Private Tours | €900 per group/vehicle | 4.97 (62) | 8h–10h | daily | private · up to 15 · pickup · en/it |
| 3 | [From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/from-lake-como-or-milan-bernina-red-train-tour/?format=md) |  | €770 per person | 5.0 (38) | 9h–12h | Tue Wed Thu Fri | private · up to 8 · instant · pickup · en/it |
| 4 | [E-Bike tour Lake Como view and Swiss vineyards](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/e-bike-tour-lake-como-view-and-swiss-vineyards/?format=md) | Food & Wine Tours, E-Bike & Bike Tours | €145 per person | 4.77 (230) | 2h 45m | daily 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr/it |
| 5 | [From Como: Lugano, Bellagio and Como exclusive Boat Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/from-como-lugano-bellagio-and-como-exclusive-boat-tour/?format=md) | Boat Tours, Bellagio Tours | €91 per person | 4.58 (84) | 8h | daily 09:15 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 6 | [Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive Cruise–Two Countries in a Day](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/como-lugano-bellagio-exclusive-cruise-two-countries-in-a-day/?format=md) | Boat Tours, Bellagio Tours | €95 per person | 4.75 (1729) | 11h | daily 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/pt |

## Why each made the list

- **Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise** — A small group day that pairs Lake Como with Lugano in Switzerland, with the Swiss train, the lake ferry, a boat cruise past the famous villas and the Lugano funicular all included. It involves stairs and cobbles, lunch is extra, and the group meets early at Milan Central station. 4.96 from 1545 reviews at €139 per person.
- **PRIVATE Bernina train, Sankt Moritz & Wines Guided tour from Lake Como or Milan** — A private van day from Lake Como or Milan through Valtellina's vineyards to Tirano for the Bernina Red Train to Sankt Moritz, with hotel pickup, a guide and an optional winery stop to buy wine but not taste it. Train tickets and lunch are extra, Bellagio pickup costs more, and the price is per group. 4.97 from 62 reviews at €900 per group/vehicle.
- **From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour** — A private driver collects you at Lake Como or in Milan for a day built around first class one way seats on the Bernina Red Train from Tirano to St Moritz, with a stop at Lake Silvaplana and free time in the village. No guide or lunch is included, the price is per person and you need a passport for Switzerland. 5 from 38 reviews at €770 per person.
- **E-Bike tour Lake Como view and Swiss vineyards** — An e-bike ride from Como via Villa Olmo park to Cernobbio and the stone village of Moltrasio, then over the border to vineyards on the Swiss side, with only gentle climbs. A guide leads, the e-bike is included only on the rental option, food is extra, it runs in any weather and riders must be at least fourteen. 4.77 from 230 reviews at €145 per person.
- **From Como: Lugano, Bellagio and Como exclusive Boat Tour** — A full day from Como that crosses into Switzerland for Lugano and comes back to the lake for Bellagio, moving by coach with a local guide plus a boat leg on the water. The air conditioned coach and audio system are included, lunch is not, and a passport is needed for the border. 4.58 from 84 reviews at €91 per person for 8h.
- **Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive Cruise–Two Countries in a Day** — Two lakes and two countries in one coach day from Milan: free time in Como, a private boat cruise from Tremezzo to Bellagio and an afternoon in Lugano across the Swiss border. Lunch is not included, an original passport or EU ID is required for the border, and the cruise depends on lake conditions. 4.75 from 1729 reviews at €95 per person.

## Other collections in Lake Como

- [Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/boat-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 67 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/private-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 54 tours
- [Private Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/private-boat-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 42 tours
- [Bellagio Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/bellagio-tours/?format=md) — 24 tours
- [Food & Wine Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/food-wine-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/cooking-classes-lake-como/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Sunset & Aperitivo Cruises](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/sunset-cruises-lake-como/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Varenna Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/varenna-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Villa Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/villa-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [E-Bike & Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/bike-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/small-group-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Walking & City Tours in Como](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/walking-tours-como/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**Lugano and Bellagio or the Bernina train: which day trip should I choose?**

Choose Lugano and Bellagio for a lake cruise and a Swiss stop. Bernina Red Train from Lake Como suits travellers who want the railway to be the point of the day and are happy without a guide. For example, From Como: Lugano, Bellagio and Boat Tour is shared, with lunch extra: €91 per person, rated 4.58 from 84 reviews. Bernina Red Train from Lake Como is private, without a guide: €770 per person, rated 5 from 38 reviews; minimum two people. Browse shared day trips: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?tour_type=shared · Browse private day trips: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?tour_type=private

**How long do day trips from Lake Como take, and how much do they cost?**

Allow a full day for Lugano or Bernina. For a shorter outing, choose the Como and Swiss Vineyards E-Bike Tour, leaving room in the budget for bike rental. The median duration is 8.5 hours. Prices per person have a median of €139, with the middle half at €95 to €145; vehicle prices are separate. For cycling outings on this page, the median duration is 3 hours. For example, Como and Swiss Vineyards E-Bike Tour costs €145 per person, rated 4.77 from 230 reviews. Bike rental is extra; minimum two people. Find shorter outings: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?duration_max=3

**Which day trips from Lake Como suit families with a stroller or infant?**

For a stroller or infant, start with a private Bernina day if you also need hotel pickup. Plan for a full day; the child filter records strollers and infants accepted. 3 of 6 day trips meet the child filter. Among private trips, 2 of 2 accept strollers and infants, and 2 of 2 include hotel pickup. Their median duration is 8.5 hours. For example, Bernina Red Train from Lake Como costs €770 per person, rated 5 from 38 reviews; minimum two people, no guide. Find trips accepting infants: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?kids=true · Find private trips with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?tour_type=private&kids=true&pickup=hotel

**Is a private day trip from Lake Como worth paying for?**

Choose a private Bernina day when hotel pickup matters. Budget by the stated price unit: Bernina Red Train from Lake Como charges per person, even though the outing is private. Hotel pickup: 2 of 2 private, none of 4 shared. Median prices per person are €770 private and €117 shared: a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. For example, Bernina Red Train from Lake Como: €770 per person, 5 from 38 reviews; minimum two people, no guide. Private trips priced per vehicle: 1 of 2, median €900; divide the vehicle price by your party size. Find private trips with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?tour_type=private&pickup=hotel · Browse shared day trips: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?tour_type=shared

**Do I need a passport for Lugano, and are Bernina train tickets included?**

Take a passport on From Como: Lugano, Bellagio and Boat Tour. Budget separately for train tickets on Private Bernina and Sankt Moritz from Como: they are extra. From Como: Lugano, Bellagio and Boat Tour lists a passport requirement: €91 per person, 4.58 from 84 reviews. Private Bernina and Sankt Moritz from Como includes a guide and hotel pickup, with train tickets extra: €900 per vehicle, 4.97 from 62 reviews. Browse private day trips: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?tour_type=private · Browse shared day trips: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?tour_type=shared

**Do these day trips start at Lake Como or in Milan?**

For a lake base, choose From Como: Lugano, Bellagio and Boat Tour. The small-group Como and Lugano listing gives conflicting Milan and Como departure details, so it cannot be treated as Milan-only. From Como: Lugano and Bellagio: €91 per person, 4.58 from 84 reviews. Meets at Hotel Barchetta, Como. Small Group Como and Lugano: €139 per person, 4.96 from 1,545 reviews. Its overview names Milan; its meeting point names Como S. Giovanni. Confirm the chosen departure for that listing. Browse shared day-trip departures: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?tour_type=shared


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