<p>One day from Milan to the lake is very doable, since trains from Milan take roughly an hour.</p>

<p>Most day visitors go by train to Varenna and cross by ferry over to Bellagio. Lake Como travel guide </p>

<p>Boats are the nicest way to see the shoreline, and an outdoor seat is worth getting to the pier early for.</p>

<p>Look up the last sailing before you leave the pier, particularly outside summer.</p>