- 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
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Como will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 2 trains that leave Desenzano del Garda for Como on Sat, Jul 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Desenzano del Garda to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 47m by train vs 1h 50m by car) and roughly $28 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€13) vs $44 (€36)). 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.
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 Desenzano del Garda to Como trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:07 PM Desenzano del Garda | 3h03 | 5:10 PM Como | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:07 PM Desenzano del Garda | 3h03 | 7:10 PM Como | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:07 PM Desenzano del Garda | 3h03 | 8:10 PM Como | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
![]() | 8:01 AM Desenzano del Garda | 3h09 | 11:10 AM Como | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Desenzano del Garda to Como run on average 92 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 92 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 4:36 AM |
Last train 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
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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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