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Traslochi a Como e sul Lago di Como dal Regno Unito
Lake Como (Lago di Como) is shaped like an inverted Y, with two arms meeting at the central promontory of Bellagio. Como city sits at the southwestern tip of the western arm, 48 kilometres north of Milan on the A9 motorway. The lake is one of the most sought-after addresses in Europe for British buyers, with villas, apartment buildings and converted ville storiche on both shores of both arms. The logistics of getting household goods to a Lake Como address depend entirely on which shore, which arm and which specific access road serves your property.
Como city itself is accessible by standard lorry from the A9. The historic centre has a ZTL zone, but the wider city is manageable. The lake is a different question. The main roads along both shores, the SS340 (west shore, Regina road) and the SS36 east shore road, are scenic but not designed for heavy freight. Both narrow in stretches. Villas above the road, on private drives climbing steeply through the terraced gardens, require a vehicle assessment before any lorry is sent. Some properties are accessible only by boat, cable car or on foot.
International Removals Companies is a free enquiry matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). It does not carry out removals or operate vehicles. It connects each Como enquiry with one suitable vetted mover from our network, who contacts you, surveys the move and confirms the quote. Free to use, no obligation until you accept.
The western arm of Lake Como runs from Como city north to Gravedona. The SS340 Regina road follows the western shore. Key towns and their access characteristics:
The eastern arm runs from Como south through Lecco. The Lecco branch is less commonly the destination for British buyers but has standard road access along the SS36.
Bellagio sits at the tip of the central promontory between the two arms. It is reached by road via a narrow winding road from the western or eastern shore, or by ferry. The village centre is pedestrianised. No standard lorry or van can navigate the village streets. Deliveries to Bellagio use the nearest road access point (on the promontory approach) and goods are carried by hand or by boat around the lakefront to the property. Provide the exact address and the nearest accessible road when submitting any Bellagio enquiry.
Varenna (east shore, mid-lake): a small village with extremely narrow lanes. Similar to Bellagio; most addresses require porter carry from the nearest road.
Menaggio (west shore, opposite Bellagio): a larger town with reasonable road access. The town centre has some restricted lanes but a van can generally reach addresses near the lakefront.
Como city has direct A9 motorway access from Milan (48km south). Transit from the UK is 3 to 4 days by dedicated vehicle, among the shortest in the Italy section. For Como city addresses the standard city delivery applies: ZTL permit for the historic centre, standard lorry for the modern residential areas. The A9 from Switzerland also gives Como access from the north, though most UK removals approach via the standard Alpine-to-Milan route.
Road freight from the UK travels through France and the Alpine tunnels, then east to Milan and north on the A9 to Como. For Como city addresses, the lorry delivers directly. For lakeside properties, the delivery method depends on the specific address: the shore road, whether the property is above or below the road, and whether boat or porter access is needed for the final carry. International Removals Companies matches each Como enquiry free with one vetted mover from our network.
The main shore roads (SS340 on the west, SS36 on the east) are used by all vehicles, but they narrow significantly in stretches, particularly on the western shore between Tremezzo and Gravedona. A standard 13.6-metre removal lorry cannot safely navigate all sections. Smaller vans are standard for lakeside deliveries. For properties above the road on steep private drives, the matched mover assesses the approach track before sending any vehicle.
Bellagio sits at the tip of the promontory between the two lake arms. The village centre is pedestrianised and no standard vehicle can enter. Goods are delivered to the nearest road access point on the promontory approach and carried by hand to the address, or transported by boat around the lakefront if the property has a private jetty. Provide the exact address and nearest accessible road when submitting a Bellagio enquiry.
A dedicated vehicle from the UK to Como city typically takes 3 to 4 working days, making it one of the fastest UK to Italy transit times. Lakeside properties add delivery time depending on the access method. A part load service takes 7 to 12 days from collection.
Como city: part load from around £900, dedicated vehicle from around £2,900. Lakeside properties: from around £950 upwards depending on access. Properties requiring a smaller vehicle for shore roads, boat delivery or porter carry all attract additional cost. These are guides only. The matched mover confirms the actual price after assessing the specific address.
Como is in Lombardy, part of Italy and the EU. Since Brexit, UK goods entering Como are treated as imports to the EU. The franchigia per trasferimento di residenza can remove import duty and 22% Italian VAT on household goods owned and used for at least six months, provided you are moving your main home to Como. You need a Codice Fiscale to apply. Check dogane.gov.it for current rules.
48km south of Como on the A9. Area C permits, portineria hours.
Lake Maggiore and pre-Alpine district west of Como.
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Tell us your UK collection address, your Como delivery address with full access details, and a rough inventory. We match you free with one vetted mover from our network covering your route to Como. They contact you, survey the move and confirm the quote.
Get your free Como removals quoteDATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Founded November 2010. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
International Removals Companies is a free enquiry matching service. It does not carry out removals. It connects each enquiry with one suitable vetted mover from our network. Matched movers hold FIDI FAIM accreditation, audited by Ernst and Young, and many are BAR Overseas members.
Prices, timing, insurance, accreditation and customs requirements must be confirmed by the matched mover before booking. Planning-guide figures are indicative only.