With a population of 81,975, Como is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Como to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, L~Aria (Via Enrico caronti 69 Blevio) and Bottega Comacini Como (Via Maestri Comacini 2) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Como in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 134 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Como, with an average rainfall of 35 mm.
Although Como doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 39 km from Como. The shortest flight to Como from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 15h 30m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Bologna takes 0h 54m and costs around RM 99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about RM 52 for a 1h 41m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 3 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 39 km from Como. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 24. From Verona, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 185 km. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around RM 918 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,846 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay RM 9.71 per litre in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 116.52 and RM 155.36. Mini (Smart Forfour or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Como, while also 91% cheaper than other types, on average.