Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months before and 3 months after your trip—totaling 6 months of validity. We recommend renewing your passport by January 2026 at the latest, as processing times can take 13 weeks or more. You'll find additional information below.
Distance to Lake Como (Relais Villa Vittoria): ~1 hour by car (approx. 43 miles)
We recommend taking the train as the most convenient and scenic way to reach Lake Como. From major cities like Milan, regular trains run to Como. The Train from Milan to Como leaves every 30-45 minutes. See below for step by step guide to take the train from the Milan airport to Lake Como.
Once you arrive by train there are a few options:
1. We suggest booking a private car transfer to your accommodation. This is the easiest and most comfortable way to navigate the area. Make sure that you do this in advance and do not wait to do this once you get there.
2. Taxi limited available but if you do go this route it is roughly $60 one way.
3. Uber very limited in the area and are expensive roughly $180 one way.
4. Bus - the C110 bus line which is the least expensive way to travel in the area. It only comes 4 times a day though so make sure that you are checking the bus route if you decide to use this way of transportation roughly $6 per way. It will take about 50 minutes to get to the venue once you get on the bus at the Como Train Station.
5. Rent a car, the hotel has 8 parking spots available, but local transportation options are much more stress-free!
Step-by-Step Train Journey - From Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Como San Giovanni Station
Note: You will need to take 2 separate trains to get to Lake Como and then book a private car (taxi) from the Como train station to the Relais Villa Vittoria.
1. Malpensa Airport ➡️ Milano Centrale
Train: Malpensa Express
Duration: ~50 minutes
Frequency: Every 20–30 minutes
Ticket Cost: ~€13
Where to Catch It: Follow signs for the “Malpensa Express” at the airport terminal
Buy Tickets: At machines in the airport, online (Trenitalia or Trenord), or on the Trenord app
2. Milano Centrale ➡️ Como San Giovanni
Train: Regional or Intercity trains to Chiasso, Lugano, or Zurich (they stop in Como)
Duration: ~40 minutes
Frequency: About every 30–60 minutes
Ticket Cost: ~€30
Where to Buy: At Milano Centrale station kiosks or online
Final Step: Como San Giovanni ➡️ Laglio (Relais Villa Vittoria)
By Taxi or Private Transfer: ~20–25 minutes
Tip: You may want to arrange a taxi in advance, especially for groups.
We’ll be staying at the Villa Vittoria in Laglio, Lake Como for two nights — the night before and the night of the wedding. We’re also taking time to explore other towns on Lake Como and Italy during our trip, and we definitely recommend doing the same! There’s so much beauty to see beyond just the wedding weekend. On Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th be sure to book your stay in Laglio! Lake Como is quite large and spread across several provinces, so staying in or near Laglio will make it much easier to access the wedding venue.
If you are NOT staying walking distance to the villa and are not renting a car, make sure that you book a private car to pick you up at 11:30pm the night of the wedding and 10:30pm the night of the pizza party. There are no ubers, taxis, or cars that will be available night of.
Due to our date falling at the start of peak travel season, we recommend booking accommodation as soon as possible.
There are a wide range of Accommodation options available in Lake Como (including many Airbnbs/VRBOs) here is the sister hotel we recommend:
Casa Cecilia is the sister property located just behind Relais Villa Vittoria, where the wedding will take place.
Relais Villa Vittoria is reserved for immediate family and relatives, and it's where we'll be staying the night of the pizza party and the wedding. If you’re interested in booking a room at Casa Cecilia, we highly recommend doing so as soon as possible—June is peak season in Lake Como, and accommodations fill up quickly! To check availability for Casa Cecilia, email info@relaisvillavittoria.it
and mention the “Barr-Bentley” wedding party!
Be sure to book your stay in Laglio! Lake Como is quite large and spread across several provinces, so staying in or near Laglio will make it much easier to access the wedding venue.
Be sure to book your stay in Laglio! Lake Como is quite large and spread across several provinces, so staying in or near Laglio will make it much easier to access the wedding venue.