Funicular and Cable Cars at Lake Como
Lake Como offers scenic cable cars and funiculars that provide breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. These rides take visitors to high-altitude villages, hiking trails, and panoramic viewpoints, making them a must-try experience.
What Cable Car Can You Take at Lake Como?
Each cable car offers unique views and activities at the top:
- Location Argegno, western shore of Lake Como
- How to Get There Take a ferry or bus to Argegno, then walk to the cable car station.
- Why It's Interesting This short but steep ride (about 4 minutes) takes you 880 meters above sea level to Pigra, a peaceful mountain village with stunning lake views.
- What to Do at the Top Explore hiking trails, visit Monte Galbiga, or relax with panoramic views over the lake.
- Location Near Lecco, southeastern Lake Como
- How to Get There From Lecco, take a bus or drive to the cable car station in Malnago.
- Why It's Interesting Takes visitors to Piani di Erna, a mountain plateau at 1,375 meters, offering amazing views of Lecco and the Alps.
- What to Do at the Top Ideal for hiking, paragliding, and skiing in winter. There's also a kids' adventure park.
- Location Starts in Como and climbs to Brunate
- How to Get There The funicular station is located near Como's waterfront, easily accessible by train or ferry.
- Why It's Interesting In operation since 1894, this historic funicular climbs 500 meters in 7 minutes, offering breathtaking lake views.
- What to Do at the Top Visit Faro Voltiano lighthouse, enjoy cafés with panoramic terraces, or hike to Monte Boletto.
Other Cable Cars in the Lake Como Mountains
Besides the main funiculars, other cable cars nearby include:
- Funivia Barzio – Piani di Bobbio For skiing and hiking in the Valsassina area
- Monte Tamaro Cable Car Offering panoramic views and adventure activities near Lake Lugano
Everything you need to know
Answers to the most frequently asked questions:
The Como–Brunate funicular ride takes approximately 7 minutes each way.
Tickets can be purchased directly at the funicular station in Como before boarding.
In addition to the funicular, Lake Como features the Argegno–Pigra cable car, which offers a 5-minute ride from the lakeside town of Argegno to the village of Pigra, providing panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Ticket prices for the Argegno–Pigra cable car are approximately €3.40 for a one-way trip and €4.50 for a round trip per person.
Best season to ride the funiculars
The best season to ride the Como Funicular is spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) when the weather is pleasant, crowds are smaller, and the views of Lake Como and the Alps are stunning with blooming flowers or fall foliage.