{"id":17497,"date":"2023-12-28T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=17497"},"modified":"2026-06-17T19:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T19:05:44","slug":"villas-and-apartments-in-the-italian-lakes-by-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/villas-and-apartments-in-the-italian-lakes-by-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Villas and Apartments in the Italian Lakes by Train"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Starting your holiday in the Italian Lakes by train in Milan is a very sensible choice. With two international airports but more importantly an international train station, Milan is the perfect place to begin your travels.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I often find it hard to believe how easy it is to travel from Milan to the Italian lakes by train. The contrast of the buzz of the city and the peace and tranquility of the lakes in such close proximity never stops surprising me. From Milan Centrale or Garibaldi stations, in just 1 hour and 20 minutes, you can be relaxing at your <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italian-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian lakes villa<\/a>. Our best <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italian-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian lakes villas <\/a>by train are located on the western shores of Lake Maggiore, and not only benefit from being so easily connected to Milan but also allow for some serious car-free exploring using the incredibly efficient regional rail service, which skirts the shores of the lake. Of course, there are also numerous boat services which link the towns and villages of Lake Maggiore too. Being liberated from your car really couldn\u2019t be easier!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-13766\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/11\/shutterstock_1961207908.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/11\/shutterstock_1961207908.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/11\/shutterstock_1961207908-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/11\/shutterstock_1961207908-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/11\/shutterstock_1961207908-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If traveling by train in Italy, we always recommend booking tickets in advance at Trainline. Here you can opt for a e-ticket to store on your phone and help the environment too, by going paper-free. Trainline also allows you to see all rail operators on a route and easily compare journey times, routes and prices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Villa Ermelinda &#8211; Italian Lakes villa by train<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Villa-Ermelinda.jpg\" alt=\"Italian lakes by train\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/villa-ermelinda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa Ermelinda<\/a> is a luxury Italian Lakes villa situated on Lake Maggiore. It offers a host of facilities including a private swimming pool heated by solar panels, a wellness area, gymnasium, table tennis table and table football. It offers you every possible creature comfort guests could wish for during your stay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>How to get to <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/villa-ermelinda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa Ermelinda<\/a> by train:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Milan Porta Garibaldi &#8211; Baveno<\/li>\r\n<li>1hr 32mins direct\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Trenitalia Frecce\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Adult fare: \u00a38.04<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apartment Manzoni &#8211; Italian Lakes apartment by train<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-17550\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Apartment-Manzoni-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Italian lakes by train\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Apartment-Manzoni-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Apartment-Manzoni-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Apartment-Manzoni-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Apartment-Manzoni-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Apartment-Manzoni.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/apartment-manzoni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apartment Manzoni<\/a> is an 18th century Italian Lakes 2 bedroom apartment. It takes inspiration from the years the owner spent living in India, South America and the Middle East. It is a newly renovated oasis of calm on the oldest street in Lesa on Lake Maggiore. Everything has been installed recently and inside you&#8217;ll find fresh, white linens and a designer Italian kitchen waiting for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>How to get to <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/apartment-manzoni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apartment Manzoni<\/a> by train<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Milan Porta Garibaldi &#8211; Lesa<\/li>\r\n<li>1hr 17mins direct\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Trenitalia Frecce\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Adult fare: \u00a37.04<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Villa Lesa &#8211; Italian Lakes villa by train<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-17551\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Villa-Lesa.jpg\" alt=\"Italian lakes by train\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Villa-Lesa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Villa-Lesa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Villa-Lesa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2023\/12\/Villa-Lesa-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/lesa-villa\/\">Villa Lesa<\/a>\u00a0is a stunning 2 bedroom villa in the delightful lakeside village of Lesa on Lake Maggiore. Occupying one wing of a large country house, it boasts its own private terrace but is also set in mature gardens, a small part of which guests are welcome to enjoy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>How to get to <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/lesa-villa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa Lesa<\/a> by train<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Milan Porta Garibaldi &#8211; Lesa<\/li>\r\n<li>1hr 17mins direct\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Trenitalia Frecce\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Adult fare: \u00a37.04<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you have any questions or would like more information on our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italian-lakes\/\">Italian Lakes villas<\/a> and apartments, please get in touch with the Bookings For You team. You may also want to check out our full <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/train-travel-in-italy-all-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/train-travel-in-italy-all-you-need-to-know\/\">guide to train travel in Italy<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting your holiday in the Italian Lakes by train in Milan is a very sensible choice. With two international airports but more importantly an international train station, Milan is the perfect place to begin your travels.\u00a0 I often find it hard to believe how easy it is to travel from Milan to the Italian lakes by train. The contrast of the buzz of the city and the peace and tranquility of the lakes in such close proximity never stops surprising me. From Milan Centrale or Garibaldi stations, in just 1 hour and 20 minutes, you can be relaxing at your Italian lakes villa. Our best Italian lakes villas by train are located on the western shores of Lake Maggiore, and not only benefit from being so easily connected to Milan but also allow for some serious car-free exploring using the incredibly efficient regional rail service, which skirts the shores of the lake. Of course, there are also numerous boat services which link the towns and villages of Lake Maggiore too. Being liberated from your car really couldn\u2019t be easier! If traveling by train in Italy, we always recommend booking tickets in advance at Trainline. Here you can opt for a e-ticket to store on your phone and help the environment too, by going paper-free. Trainline also allows you to see all rail operators on a route and easily compare journey times, routes and prices. Villa Ermelinda &#8211; Italian Lakes villa by train Villa Ermelinda is a luxury Italian Lakes villa situated on Lake Maggiore. It offers a host of facilities including a private swimming pool heated by solar panels, a wellness area, gymnasium, table tennis table and table football. It offers you every possible creature comfort guests could wish for during your stay. &nbsp; How to get to Villa Ermelinda by train: Milan Porta Garibaldi &#8211; Baveno 1hr 32mins direct\u00a0 Trenitalia Frecce\u00a0 Adult fare: \u00a38.04 Apartment Manzoni &#8211; Italian Lakes apartment by train Apartment Manzoni is an 18th century Italian Lakes 2 bedroom apartment. It takes inspiration from the years the owner spent living in India, South America and the Middle East. It is a newly renovated oasis of calm on the oldest street in Lesa on Lake Maggiore. Everything has been installed recently and inside you&#8217;ll find fresh, white linens and a designer Italian kitchen waiting for you. How to get to Apartment Manzoni by train: Milan Porta Garibaldi &#8211; Lesa 1hr 17mins direct\u00a0 Trenitalia Frecce\u00a0 Adult fare: \u00a37.04 Villa Lesa &#8211; Italian Lakes villa by train Villa Lesa\u00a0is a stunning 2 bedroom villa in the delightful lakeside village of Lesa on Lake Maggiore. Occupying one wing of a large country house, it boasts its own private terrace but is also set in mature gardens, a small part of which guests are welcome to enjoy. How to get to Villa Lesa by train: Milan Porta Garibaldi &#8211; Lesa 1hr 17mins direct\u00a0 Trenitalia Frecce\u00a0 Adult fare: \u00a37.04 If you have any questions or would like more information on our Italian Lakes villas and apartments, please get in touch with the Bookings For You team. You may also want to check out our full guide to train travel in Italy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":17566,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[416,412,411,526,517,527],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17497","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bookings-for-you","category-family-travel","category-inspiration","category-italian-lakes","category-lake-maggiore","category-lake-maggiore-italian-lakes"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Villas and Apartments in the Italian Lakes by Train - Blog by Bookings For You<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our guide to traveling to the Italian Lakes by train: a selection of villas and apartments in the Italian Lakes for car-free travel.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/villas-and-apartments-in-the-italian-lakes-by-train\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Villas and Apartments in the Italian Lakes by Train - 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