Italy
NLM Schedules 2026
State operator on Lakes Maggiore, Garda and Como
Est. 1948Milan, Italy
Photo: Paddle steamer Piemonte on Lake Maggiore — Navigatoreanton / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)- 0
- Routes
- 3
- Ports
- ~35 vessels incl. paddle steamer Piemonte
- Vessels
- 1948
- Founded
NLM is a ferry operator, founded in 1948 and based in Milan, Italy. It operates 0 ferry routes serving 3 ports. Customer contact: 800-551801.
Timetables
Which routes does NLM operate?
0 routes with live schedules.
No routes listed yet.
Network
Where does NLM sail?
NLM sails to 3 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Passenger boats and car ferries
- Season passes and account area
- SMS service alerts
- Downloadable PDF timetables per lake
- Operates on Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda and Lake Como
- Car ferries cross the mid-lake narrows where no bridge exists
- Summer timetable 29 March to 4 October 2026
- Service thins considerably outside the summer window
About
About NLM
Navigazione Laghi is the state-run operator on Italy's three great northern lakes: Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda and Lake Como. Each lake has its own network of battelli — passenger boats — and traghetti, the car ferries that cross where no bridge exists.
Two kinds of boat, two kinds of journey
The passenger boats work as scheduled transport between lakeside towns and as sightseeing in their own right; the car ferries are road links, crossing the mid-lake narrows. On Como that means the Bellagio–Varenna–Menaggio triangle; on Garda, the Toscolano–Torri crossing; on Maggiore, the run between Intra and Laveno.
Timetables change with the season
The summer timetable for boats and car ferries runs 29 March to 4 October 2026, published as downloadable PDFs per lake and per route. Outside that window the service thins considerably — on the smaller Maggiore routes, dramatically so.
Practical
Tickets, season passes and reservations are handled through an account area, with SMS alerts for service changes. There is a freephone line, 800-551801, and a published accessibility page. The site runs in Italian and English.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was NLM founded?
NLM was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.
Where does NLM sail?
NLM operates 0 ferry routes and serves 3 ports in Italy, including Cannobio, Luino, Maccagno.
How do I contact NLM?
You can reach NLM by phone on 800-551801, or via their official booking site.
What facilities are available on NLM ferries?
NLM ferries typically offer Passenger boats and car ferries, Season passes and account area, SMS service alerts, Downloadable PDF timetables per lake. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a NLM ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a NLM departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with NLM.
How do I find NLM ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every NLM route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with NLM before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
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