The cheapest and fastest trains from Como to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Como to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Como to Bologna Centrale will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Como for Bologna Centrale on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Como to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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€21 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Como to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Como to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:36 PM Como | 3h26 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:49 PM Como | 3h44 | 10:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Como to Bologna Centrale
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 101 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 03:19 |
Last train 18:49 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Como to Bologna Centrale start from as low as $20 (€16) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $26 (€21) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Como to Bologna Centrale trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Como and Bologna Centrale from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Italo
Frecciarossa
Regionale
Intercity
Intercity Notte
Trenitalia EuroCity
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Como to Bologna Centrale

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Como to Bologna Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the station.
- Located near the station.
- Como Caffe
- Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
- Palace Hotel
- Hotel Borgovico
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30
- On the ground level.
- Bus lines: C10, C30, D10
- Train lines: S11, R18, SBB Regio, SBB EC
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Ristorante Sociale
- Osteria del Gallo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Albergo Terminus Hotel
- Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to various towns around Lake Como
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Villa Flori
- Albergo Firenze
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single hall with access to platforms and ticket machines.
- Bus: Line 7
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- B&B Hotel Como Camerlata
- Hotel Villa Flori
- Albergo Firenze
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Train: Connections to Milan and other regional destinations
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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