- Recommended
Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como’s most famous scientist, with historic instruments and exhibits on electricity in a lakeside neoclassical building.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
128
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Como will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Como without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 2946 · Regionale TRENORD 1143
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale TRENORD 2980 · Regionale TRENORD 187
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 · Regionale TRENORD 2986 · S11 TRENORD 25192
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale TRENORD 2962 · Regionale TRENORD 1163
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale TRENORD 2978 · Regionale TRENORD 2185
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+
Regionale TRENORD 25536
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+
Regionale TRENORD 25534
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+
Regionale TRENORD 25522
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+
Regionale TRENORD 25536 · Regionale TRENORD 187
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+
Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bologna to Como:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Como costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
The journey is about 17m faster (2h 42m by train vs 2h 59m by car) and roughly $51 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $79 (€65)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Trenitalia EuroCity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Como trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale TRENORD 2980 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 10:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · S11 TRENORD 25080 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h07 | 10:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · S9 TRENORD 24976 · S11 TRENORD 25078 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h37 | 10:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale TRENORD 2980 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h05 | 10:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17420 · Regionale TRENORD 10884 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h50 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h33 | 11:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h39 | 11:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TRENORD 2982 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h05 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 9:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 9:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 · Regionale TRENORD 2986 · Autobus TRENORD 101A | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 12:36 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 · Regionale TRENORD 2986 · S11 TRENORD 25192 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 12:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 · Regionale TRENORD 2986 · Autobus TRENORD 101A | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h42 | 12:32 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 10:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 10:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 8:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 8:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 11:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 8:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 11:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TRENORD 10892 · S11 TRENORD 25026 | 5:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h10 | 9:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 752+ Regionale TRENORD 25508 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h17 | 8:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 752+ Regionale TRENORD 25508 · Regionale TRENORD 117 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 8:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 752+ Regionale TRENORD 25508 · Regionale TRENORD 117 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 8:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 5:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h55 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · S11 TRENORD 25028 | 5:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h00 | 9:40 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · S1 TRENORD 24122 · Regionale TRENORD 2125 | 5:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 10:14 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · S13 TRENORD 24322 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 5:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h04 | 9:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · S13 TRENORD 24322 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 5:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 9:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · S9 TRENORD 24926 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 5:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · S1 TRENORD 24122 · Regionale TRENORD 2125 | 5:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 10:08 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 · S9 TRENORD 24928 · S11 TRENORD 25030 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 10:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 · S12 TRENORD 25624 · Regionale TRENORD 2125 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 10:14 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 · S1 TRENORD 24124 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h45 | 10:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 · S1 TRENORD 24124 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 10:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 · S12 TRENORD 25624 · Regionale TRENORD 2125 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h15 | 10:08 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 · Regionale TRENORD 25512 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h30 | 10:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TRENORD 2858 · S11 TRENORD 25034 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h12 | 11:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · S1 TRENORD 24128 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h40 | 11:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 11:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · S1 TRENORD 24128 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 11:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · S9 TRENORD 24936 · S11 TRENORD 25038 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 12:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · S1 TRENORD 24132 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h54 | 12:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · S1 TRENORD 24132 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h48 | 12:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale TRENORD 25516 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h33 | 12:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Regionale TRENORD 2932 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 7:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 10:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ S11 TRENORD 25032 | 7:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h49 | 10:40 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Regionale TRENORD 2932 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 7:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h53 | 10:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 8:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 11:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 8:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 11:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 8:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 11:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h52 | 1:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h37 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 1:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 2946 · Regionale TRENORD 1143 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 2:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · S9 TRENORD 24944 · S11 TRENORD 25046 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 2:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 2946 · Regionale TRENORD 1143 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 2:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h33 | 2:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale TRENORD 25516 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 12:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale TRENORD 25516 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 12:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale TRENORD 25516 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 12:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ Regionale TRENORD 2942 · Regionale TRENORD 1139 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 1:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ Regionale TRENORD 2942 · Regionale TRENORD 1139 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 1:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 34036 · Regionale TRENORD 10868 · S11 TRENORD 25052 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h07 | 3:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 10:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 1:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 10:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 10:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 1:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 604+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 · Regionale TRENORD 2147 | 11:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h09 | 3:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 604+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 · Regionale TRENORD 2147 | 11:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h03 | 3:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h33 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 2954 · Regionale TRENORD 2153 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 4:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 2868 · S11 TRENORD 25054 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 4:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 2954 · Regionale TRENORD 2153 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 4:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ Regionale TRENORD 25520 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 2:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ Regionale TRENORD 25520 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 2:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 2:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 · Regionale TRENORD 2147 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 3:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 · Regionale TRENORD 2147 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 3:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 4:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h20 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h35 | 4:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 18134 · Regionale TTPER 2472 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h13 | 5:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ Regionale TRENORD 25522 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h26 | 3:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h05 | 3:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ Regionale TRENORD 25522 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h20 | 3:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ Regionale TRENORD 2954 · Regionale TRENORD 2153 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 4:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ Regionale TRENORD 2954 · Regionale TRENORD 2153 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 4:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · S9 TRENORD 24960 · S11 TRENORD 25062 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 6:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale TRENORD 2962 · Regionale TRENORD 1163 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 6:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h33 | 6:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale TRENORD 2834 · S11 TRENORD 25066 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h20 | 7:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale TRENORD 2962 · Regionale TRENORD 1163 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 6:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 4:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 4:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h13 | 7:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Regionale TRENORD 2958 · Regionale TRENORD 2157 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 5:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Regionale TRENORD 2958 · Regionale TRENORD 2157 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 5:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale TRENORD 10876 · S11 TRENORD 25068 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h07 | 7:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 2:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 5:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 2:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 5:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 2:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 5:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ Regionale TRENORD 2966 · Regionale TRENORD 169 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h10 | 7:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ Regionale TRENORD 2966 · Regionale TRENORD 169 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h04 | 7:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale TRENORD 2970 · Regionale TRENORD 1177 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 8:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale TRENORD 2876 · S11 TRENORD 25070 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 8:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h33 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale TRENORD 2970 · Regionale TRENORD 1177 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 8:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ Regionale TRENORD 25528 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 3:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 6:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 3:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 6:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ Regionale TRENORD 25528 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 3:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 6:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 2480 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h50 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h29 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 8:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h50 | 8:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 4:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 7:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale TRENORD 25530 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 4:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 7:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale TRENORD 25530 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 4:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 7:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale TRENORD 2978 · Regionale TRENORD 2185 | 5:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 10:14 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale TRENORD 2978 · Regionale TRENORD 2185 | 5:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 10:08 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 5:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h33 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 5:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 8:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 5:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 8:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 5:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna to Como run on average 117 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 117 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
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Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como’s most famous scientist, with historic instruments and exhibits on electricity in a lakeside neoclassical building.
The city art gallery with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning medieval to modern periods. A strong choice for understanding local artistic heritage.
A contemporary public art installation by Daniel Libeskind on the waterfront, inspired by Volta’s electric battery. It has become one of Como’s most photographed modern sights.
The lakeside promenade is the city’s classic walking area, ideal for views, people-watching, and easy access to major waterfront sights.
The central square beside the cathedral and Broletto, forming the symbolic heart of historic Como and a natural starting point for sightseeing.
The old walled center is filled with narrow streets, shops, churches, and elegant facades, making it the best area for wandering on foot.
Creamy risotto topped with lightly fried Lake Como perch fillets, one of the area’s signature dishes tied to the lake’s fishing tradition.
Rich local polenta finished with butter, cheese, garlic, and sage. It is a hearty mountain-lake dish strongly associated with Como and nearby valleys.
Salted and sun-dried lake fish, traditionally grilled and served with polenta. A historic specialty of Lake Como with deep local roots.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant in the Como area with a romantic setting and strong reputation for regional dishes and polished service.
Historic Como restaurant known for upscale Italian cooking, quality ingredients, and an intimate atmosphere suitable for a special dinner.
Elegant, long-established restaurant in central Como known for refined Lombard cuisine, lake fish dishes, and a classic formal atmosphere.
More expensive than many Italian towns due to lake tourism. Budget dining exists, but hotels and waterfront restaurants cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 in cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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Como San Giovanni, Como -> Piazza Cavour, Como
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Como by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Como, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Como trains use the Bologna Centrale to Como S. Giovanni station pair, with some services arriving at Como Lago. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Como train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Borgonuovo is 7 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Borgonuovo has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Borgonuovo.
ATMs are available at Borgonuovo.
Accessibility facilities are available at Borgonuovo.
Bologna S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
Como S. Giovanni is 1 km from Como city centre. Public transport options include:
Como S. Giovanni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Como Caffe
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are two ATM machines on W. Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30. Information desks are on the ground level.
Luggage storage is located near the station.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como S. Giovanni: Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel, Hotel Borgovico, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Lago has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Sociale, Osteria del Gallo
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Lago. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Como Lago. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Como Lago: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Lago: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Lago: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropole Suisse, Albergo Terminus Hotel, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior.
Como Borghi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Como Borghi.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Borghi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Como Borghi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Borghi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Borghi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Flori, Albergo Firenze, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
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