The Como Lago and Piazza Cavour area sits right by the lake-edge station and ferry terminals on the Lake Como waterfront. It's the most convenient base for exploring Bellagio, Varenna and other lake towns by boat, ideal for anyone planning to hop around the lake.
Centred on Piazza Cavour opening onto the water, this zone brings together the ferry docks, the Como Lago (Como Nord Lago) station and the promenade. It's animated by day with departures and arrivals, and pleasant in the evening with lakeside cafés and easy access into the old town just behind.
Getting around
You're at the ferry terminals and the Como Lago station, which runs trains toward Milano Cadorna; for Milan Malpensa (MXP), a change is needed, taking roughly an hour or more depending on connections.
Before you book this area
- Vibe
- Bustling transport hub right on the water, geared to lake exploration.
- Convenience
- Ferries and a lakeside rail station are on your doorstep.
- Watch out for
- It can be crowded and busy with day-trippers during peak periods.
Frequently asked
Which ferries leave from here?
Ferries from the Como waterfront serve Bellagio, Varenna, Tremezzo and many other lake towns, ideal for day trips.
What's the difference between the two Como stations?
Como Lago (Nord Lago) sits by the lake and runs to Milano Cadorna, while Como San Giovanni is the main-line station for other Milan and airport connections.
Comparing areas? See the full Como area guide →
Other areas near Como Lago / Piazza Cavour area
Sources
- OpenStreetMap — neighbourhood boundaries and orientation (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- ReasonStay methodology — how areas are chosen and facts are verified
An independent guide to Como Lago / Piazza Cavour area, Como — honest orientation, no invented data.