- Must visit
Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como’s most famous scientist, exhibiting instruments and documents related to electricity.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Como will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Como without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $143 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Como:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Como costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Como costing on average $143 (€116).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Flight takes on average 7h 45m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 4h 37m versus 3h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Como buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 5h25 | 8:15 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 5h05 | 8:15 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 6h55 | 11:55 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 6h05 | 11:55 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 6h50 | 7:50 AM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 6h35 | 7:50 AM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Venice to Como run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Como — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Como trip today.
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como’s most famous scientist, exhibiting instruments and documents related to electricity.
Como’s main civic art gallery, with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning local and Lombard history.
Specialized museum on Como’s silk industry, a defining part of the city’s identity, with machinery, textiles, and fashion-related exhibits.
The lakeside promenade is the city’s signature walking area, ideal for views, photos, and an easy introduction to Como.
Como’s main waterfront square, lively and central, with classic lake views and direct access to the historic center.
A highly popular ride and hill area for panoramic views over Como and the lake, especially favored for social-media photos.
Creamy risotto topped with fillets of Lake Como perch, one of the area’s signature dishes and a classic of local home cooking.
Rich mountain-style polenta finished with butter, local cheese, garlic, and sage; a traditional specialty of the Como area.
Salted and sun-dried lake fish, usually shad, grilled and served with polenta; an old fishermen’s dish strongly tied to Lake Como.
Well-known traditional venue near Como, famous for hearty local cuisine, grilled meats, polenta, and rustic atmosphere.
Established central Como restaurant known for refined Lombard cuisine, lake fish, and an elegant but welcoming atmosphere.
Historic osteria in Como’s old town, appreciated for traditional regional dishes, local wines, and intimate character.
Moderate for Italy. Lakefront dining and hotels cost more, while local cafes and trattorias are reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares slightly.
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Como San Giovanni Railway Station, Como -> Piazza Cavour, Como
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Como by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Como, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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