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Bellagio → Menaggio

The central triangle vehicle ferry connecting the glamorous lakeside villages of Bellagio, Menaggio, and Varenna across the deep waters of Lake Como, framed by the Grigna mountains.

⏱ 15m🚢 1 operator📅 Every 30 minutes daily🚗 Vehicles accepted🐕 Pet friendly
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Bellagio to Menaggio ferry at a glance

The ferry from Bellagio to Menaggio takes 15m across the Lake Como, operated by Gestione Navigazione Laghi. Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: every 30 minutes daily.

Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel.

Return crossing: Menaggio to Bellagio

Gestione Navigazione Laghi also sails Menaggio to Bellagio, taking 15m.

Maritime Crossing Route Map

Interactive sea passage between Bellagio and Menaggio

📐 2.5 Nautical Miles
Bellagio⇄Menaggio
⏱ 15m · 📐 2.5 nm
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Operators on This Route

OperatorCrossing TimeVessels
Gestione Navigazione Laghi15mTraghetto Automezzi Lake Como

Route Features

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Vehicles

Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted

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Foot Passengers

Walk-on passengers welcome

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Pets

Pets allowed with valid documents

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Distance

2.5 nautical miles

Getting There & Onward Transport

  • Connects the western shore road (SS340 to Switzerland and Lugano) to the central peninsula
  • Varenna-Esino railway station offers direct hourly trains to Milan Central

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take a rental car across Lake Como on the ferry?
Yes, the vehicle ferries carry cars, motorbikes, and campervans continuously between Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio.
How long is the ferry from Bellagio to Menaggio?
The crossing typically takes 15m. Actual times vary by vessel, season and sea conditions, so check the timetable for your sailing.
Which ferry companies sail from Bellagio to Menaggio?
Gestione Navigazione Laghi operates this route. Compare sailing times and ticket types before booking, as they often differ between operators.
Can I take the Bellagio to Menaggio ferry as a foot passenger?
Yes. Foot passengers can travel on this route. Allow time to reach the passenger terminal and check the operator’s check-in closing time.
Are dogs and pets allowed on the Bellagio to Menaggio ferry?
Pets are accepted on this route, subject to the operator’s rules (for example staying in the vehicle, kennels or pet-friendly cabins). International crossings also require the correct pet travel documents.
How far is Bellagio from Menaggio by ferry?
The sea crossing is about 2.5 nautical miles (roughly 5 km).