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Milan, Lake Como, and Zurich

Independent rail trip from Milan through Lake Como to Zurich

Illustration of Milan, Lake Como, and Zurich

Railbookers operates this independent rail vacation, an 8-day, 7-night trip that begins in Milan and ends in Zurich, with three nights at Lake Como along the way. Because there is no escort or fixed group, travelers set their own pace between stops, using direct trains to move between cities, including the Como to Zurich leg that runs through the Gotthard Base Tunnel. The Milan portion opens with a walk to the Duomo and a full day using an included hop-on hop-off pass to reach Sforza Castle and Piazza Cordusio. At Lake Como, days are unstructured enough to allow a public ferry crossing to Bellagio and a funicular climb to the hillside village of Brunate. Zurich closes the trip with two nights and a city pass covering local transport, walking tours, and museum entry. The pace suits travelers who want two or three nights in each stop rather than a one-night-per-city rush, and who are comfortable planning their own days without a tour guide.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers lists 18 accommodation options across Milan, Como, and Zurich spanning several tiers, from the Hilton Milan and Crowne Plaza Milan City up to the Four Seasons Hotel Milano and Armani Hotel Milano; which hotel you get depends on the tier you choose.
  • The evidence available does not list current departure dates or a season for this package; confirm timing and availability directly with Railbookers.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Milan

    Your Journey Begins in Milan

    Welcome to Italy! On arrival at the airport make your way to your central hotel for a two-night stay, then head out to explore the city. Take a stroll to the Duomo of Milan and prepare to be amazed.

  2. Day 2overnight: Milan

    Milan

    Following breakfast at your hotel enjoy the day with your included Hop-on Hop-off pass. Have your cameras ready and enjoy the spectacular Sforza Castle and Piazza Cordusio.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Como

    Milan to Como

    Make your way to the grand Milan Centrale station for a direct train to Como today, and once checked in at your hotel, head out to discover this beautiful town.

  4. Day 4overnight: Como

    Lake Como

    Explore the pretty town of Como today, and discover its beautiful churches, lush gardens, and grand palazzos. The Silk Museum provides a great insight into the town's rich history.

  5. Day 5overnight: Como

    Lake Como

    Today why not take to the water via one of the public ferries and visit any other of the fabulous lakeside towns such as Bellagio - the 'pearl of Lake Como'? Make sure to allow yourself enough time to venture to Brunate - accessed by a steep funicular.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Zurich

    Como to Zurich

    Following breakfast at your hotel, take the direct train to Zurich via the vast Gotthard Base Tunnel, and once arrived use your handy city pass to get to your hotel to check in for a two-night stay.

  7. Day 7overnight: Zurich

    Zurich

    Enjoy exploring Zurich today. Join any of the great walking tours included with your pass or find your way around its pretty Old Town. Visit the fabulous Kunsthaus perhaps, or the FIFA Museum, or why not take a scenic lake cruise?

  8. Day 8rail

    Your Journey Ends in Zurich

    Check out of your hotel, and use your city pass for the short train ride to the airport and your flight home, or do speak to any of our Travel Experts if you might like to extend your travels elsewhere.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The trip opens with a walk to the Duomo of Milan after checking into a hotel for a two-night stay.
  • Day 5A public ferry crosses Lake Como to Bellagio, described in the itinerary as the 'pearl of Lake Como,' with time set aside for a funicular ride up to Brunate.
  • Day 6A direct train carries travelers from Como to Zurich through the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
  • Day 7A full day in Zurich uses the included city pass for a choice of walking tours, the Kunsthaus, the FIFA Museum, or a scenic lake cruise.

Included

  • Rail travel as per the itinerary
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Milan
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Como
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
  • Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Pass in Milan
  • Sightseeing pass in Zurich including all local transport (trains, trams, boats), walking tours, and free admission to numerous museums

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, with direct trains from Milan to Como and from Como to Zurich, the second one passing through the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation from Railbookers. The evidence does not mention a guide or escort accompanying travelers.
Which places does the itinerary visit?
Milan, then Como on Lake Como, including a ferry ride to Bellagio and a funicular to Brunate, before finishing with two nights in Zurich.
What is included besides the trains?
Hotel breakfasts for all 7 nights (2 in Milan, 3 in Como, 2 in Zurich), a hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass in Milan, and a Zurich pass covering local transport, walking tours, and museum entry.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
It runs 8 days and 7 nights, priced from $839 per person according to Railbookers.

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