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Tempio Voltiano
Dedicated to the inventor Alessandro Volta, this museum showcases his work and inventions.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TRENORD 25514
Regionale 94457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · S11 TRENORD 25080
Intercity 580+
Regionale TRENORD 25518
Intercity 580+
Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141
Intercity 580+
Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810+
Regionale TRENORD 25518
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 · FRECCIAROSSA 9652+
Regionale TRENORD 25534
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 · FRECCIAROSSA 9806+
Regionale TRENORD 25520
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 · FRECCIAROSSA 8814+
Regionale TRENORD 25522
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 · FRECCIAROSSA 9660+
Regionale TRENORD 25536Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Italo, Trenitalia EuroCity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18299 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 3:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h21 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18522+ Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 4:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h14 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 · FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+ S13 TRENORD 24378 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 8:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h34 | 11:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+ S11 TRENORD 25084 | 8:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+ S13 TRENORD 24378 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 8:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 11:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 4:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h51 | 11:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ S13 TRENORD 24326 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 7:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 10:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ S13 TRENORD 24326 · Regionale TRENORD 129 | 7:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h34 | 10:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ S11 TRENORD 25032 | 7:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 10:40 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h02 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h23 | 1:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h17 | 1:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ S13 TRENORD 24334 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 9:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 12:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ S13 TRENORD 24334 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 9:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h34 | 12:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 9:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h43 | 1:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 · Regionale TRENORD 141 | 9:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h49 | 1:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 9:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ S13 TRENORD 24342 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 11:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 2:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ S13 TRENORD 24342 · Regionale TRENORD 145 | 11:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h34 | 2:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ S11 TRENORD 25048 | 11:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 2:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 · FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 2:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ S13 TRENORD 24346 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 12:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h34 | 3:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ S11 TRENORD 25052 | 12:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 3:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ S13 TRENORD 24346 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 12:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 3:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 · FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 12:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 3:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 · Regionale TRENORD 155 | 12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h43 | 4:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · S11 TRENORD 25080 | 1:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h00 | 10:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h43 | 5:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ Regionale TRENORD 25528 · Regionale TRENORD 165 | 2:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h43 | 6:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18219+ Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 3:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h13 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como run on average 38 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (283 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 175 miles (283 km) |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 2:20 AM |
Last train 6:10 PM |
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Dedicated to the inventor Alessandro Volta, this museum showcases his work and inventions.
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