Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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There are various good-value travel passes available. See Tickets & Passes
(
Click here
).
Taxi
Best for…
Arriving at high-end dinner options and the theatre looking as great
as you did when you left home; reaching awkward parts of the city and late-night
rides back to your hotel.
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Taxis are very reliable but expensive at around €10 for the average short trip.
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Taxis cannot be flagged down in the street, but must be picked up at designated
ranks around the city, usually outside train stations, large hotels and major piaz-
zas.
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Alternatively you can call for a cab on 02 40 40, 02 69 69 or 02 85 85.
English is spoken.
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Be aware that when you call for a cab, the meter runs from receipt of call, not
pick up.
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There's a fixed rate price for the airports.
Train
Best for…
Travel to suburban parts of the city and travel to the lakes.
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The main towns of Stresa and Como on the southern shores of Lake Maggiore
and Lake Como, respectively, are served by fast, direct trains from Milan.
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Stresa is on the Domodossola-Milan trainline (€7.40, 75 minutes).
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Como San Giovanni station is served by trains from Stazione Centrale (€15, 30
minutes).
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Como's lakeside Stazione FNM (listed on timetables as Como Nord Lago) is
served by trains from Cadorna (€3.50, one hour).
