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- Como, Lombardy, Italy
Como S. Giovanni by sleeper train
The gateway to Lake Como: a walled old town, lakefront and boats to Bellagio, downhill from the station.
Reasons to get off here
- Como Cathedral and the striped-marble Broletto on Piazza Duomo
- Funicular to Brunate (7 minutes) for views over the town and lake
- Lakefront walk to the Tempio Voltiano, the museum of Alessandro Volta
- Lake ferries from Piazza Cavour to Cernobbio and Bellagio
- Piazza Cavour, the lakefront square with the ferry piers: about a 10-minute walk (Italia.it)
- Piazza Volta and Piazza Mazzini nightlife area: a short walk
- Navigazione Laghi boats from Piazza Cavour to Bellagio and around the lake
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Sleeper Brussels–Milan · ES 401 | Brussels → Cologne → Gotthard → Milan | 10:41 | 10:43 | Departs Monday, Thursday and Saturday |
| European Sleeper Brussels–Milan · ES 400 | Milan → Gotthard → Cologne → Brussels | 16:55 | 16:57 | Departs Wednesday, Friday and Sunday |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
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European Sleeper Brussels–Milan.
Times in both directions are below.
ES 401 (Brussels–Cologne–Gotthard–Milan): arrives 10:41, leaves 10:43; ES 400 (Milan–Gotthard–Cologne–Brussels): arrives 16:55, leaves 16:57.
Times are local and can change for engineering works.
The gateway to Lake Como: a walled old town, lakefront and boats to Bellagio, downhill from the station.
We would allow: one night.
Usually only by booking two separate journeys: most sleeper fares are for one train on one date, and you cannot get off and rejoin the same ticket the next night.
Check the fare rules with the operator when you book.