Walks · Our pick on Lake Como
Como to Brunate
On foot
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Image courtesy of © Emanu37429 · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Como to Brunate
Take the funicular from the lakefront to Brunate, opened in 1894, then follow the paths along the ridge for the views over the first basin of the lake.
Why it's on our list
- By funicular
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What’s nearby
Distances from Como to Brunate are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations and ferry stops
- Pontile 1Boat1.1 km14 min walk
- Como Nord LagoRail1.1 km14 min walk
- Pontile 2Boat1.2 km14 min walk
Key sights
- Brunate funicular250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Como Cathedral1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Villa del Balbianello18 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Villa Carlotta21 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Villa Melzi gardens22 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Villa Monastero26 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Malpensa Airport36 kmCar or taxi 77 min
- Linate Airport44 kmCar or taxi 93 min
Main railway stations
- Como Lago1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Como San Giovanni2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Lecco23 kmCar or taxi 52 min
- Varenna-Esino26 kmCar or taxi 58 min
- Colico41 kmCar or taxi 88 min