Menaggio and Lake Como is such an accessible place to get to whether its from overseas or within Italy

Simply head for the Swiss border from Milan and you can't miss this beautiful place! Last turning on the right before the road into Swiss customs!

Como Station San Giovanni is on Italy's main railway network and trains run from Milan to Como frequently. Journey time is approximately 45-60 minutes. They depart from Milan's Stazione Centrale and Stazione Porta Garibaldi, and arrive at San Giovanni, Como's main station. In addition you may travel to Varenna by train and then take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggio. This may be more suitable depending on your itinerary and if you wish to stay at multiple locations.

The nearest major Air Terminal for Como is Milano Malpensa International Airport. To arrive from Malpensa you should ideally hire a car or alternatively take the airport shuttle bus to Milan and then a train to Como. Driving from Malpensa to Como should take around 40 minutes depending on the traffic. Air travel can be quite inexpensive these days and its will pay to check out the cheap carriers for special deals. A flight and hotel can be good value for that special break!

From Malpensa take the A336 to the A8, take the Milan direction then head off on the A9 to Como and Switzerland.
From Linate, take the A1 toward Monza, then the A4, West, then join the A9 North toward Switzerland and Como.
Como can also be approached from Switzerland through San Bernadino or Splugenplass and then along the lake roads, or can be approached through Chiasso, after going through the San Gotthard tunnel. This Swiss border is only a couple of miles from Como. Once over the border or when you have arrived at Como from the Italian routes, follow the signposts down the western shore of the lake toward Menaggio. You will run through several villages along the Lake shore including Cernobbio and Laglio.
We suggest you study the map carefully, the route is very simple and Como is just before the Swiss border. There are tolls however and a few Euros may be necessary to navigate them. Italian drivers are famous for their casual approach, this combined with the narrow dual carriageways and link roads means care needs taking at all times.

This is by far the best way to see Menaggio. Stroll along the waterfront, do some shopping, hike up the local hills and you can relax in the cafes or dine in a local Italian restaurant on Lake Como fish or locally grown produce. Please visit the information centre in the centre of Menaggio (on the square) for lots of information on walks, guided tours and lots more areas on interest. Menaggio is shrouded in history and you will need to root out some of its more hidden corners!