How to get to Como: Best ways for Man United fans to travel for Champions League clash

Man United’s return to the Champions League has already delivered a statement win, and now it takes Michael Carrick’s side to one of European football’s most picturesque new venues.

United opened their campaign with a 4-0 win over Sabah, while Como marked their own historic European debut with a stunning 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

The two sides now meet at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Wednesday, October 21, with kick-off at 5:45pm.

Newly promoted Como have been cleared to host Champions League football at their own lakeside home, following renovations completed specifically to meet UEFA’s hosting requirements – meaning fans are heading not to a neutral venue, but straight into the heart of the city itself.

For supporters travelling from England, flying into Milan is the best option, with onward train travel making the final leg to Como simple.

Here, Football Ground Guide explains how Manchester United fans can travel to Como and get to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia for the game.

Getting to Como by plane

Flying is comfortably the best option for most United fans travelling to Como, which has no commercial airport of its own.

Milan Malpensa (MXP) is the more commonly used gateway, with regular direct flights available from UK airports including Manchester.

There’s no direct train from Malpensa to Como, but the Malpensa Express connects to Saronno, where supporters can change onto a regional service to Como Lago – the full journey takes around 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.

Milan Linate (LIN), situated much closer to the city centre, is a solid alternative for fans flying via other UK carriers.

While there’s no mainline train station at the airport itself, supporters can jump straight onto the M4 Metro Line (Blue Line) directly from inside the terminal. From there, it’s a quick ride into central Milan, then a train onward to Como – typically adding up to around 1 hour 30 minutes in total.

With the match taking place on a Wednesday evening, flying out at least a day in advance is recommended to allow time to settle in and make the onward journey to Como without pressure.

Getting to Como by train

For fans already in Italy, or those who’ve flown into Milan a day or more in advance, the train is simple and frequent.

Services run regularly from Milano Centrale to Como San Giovanni, with the journey taking around 40 minutes to an hour depending on the service. It’s a well-used, tourist-friendly route, since Como is a popular day-trip destination from Milan even outside matchdays.

How to get to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia

Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia sits right on the shore of Lake Como, on the edge of the city centre, with the lake and the Alps providing a striking backdrop to the ground.

Getting to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia by train

The stadium is a short walk from two of Como’s train stations. Como San Giovanni, served by regional trains from Milan, is around a 9-10 minute walk away. Como Nord Lago, served by the Trenord line from Milano Cadorna, is a little further at around 14 minutes on foot.

Given there’s no metro system in Como, walking from one of these stations is the most common way for fans to reach the ground.

Getting to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on foot

For fans staying centrally, Como is a compact city and most hotels sit within a 10-15 minute walk of the stadium, making it easy to simply walk to the ground without needing transport at all.

Getting to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia by taxi

Taxis are available in Como and can be a convenient option for fans arriving in a group or travelling with luggage, though given the stadium’s central, walkable location, they’re rarely essential.

FGG Verdict: What is the best way to get to Como?

For Manchester United fans travelling from the UK, flying into Milan Malpensa and taking the train via Saronno is the most practical route, offering decent frequency and a manageable journey time into Como.

Once in the city, walking is genuinely the best way to reach Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia given how central and compact Como is – and for fans arriving by train, both main stations are within easy walking distance of the ground.