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Pinacoteca Civica di Como
Civic art gallery with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning Lombard and local Como history.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como San Giovanni 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 San Giovanni will cost around $79 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 San Giovanni without transferring at least once.
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 18219+
Intercity 590+
Regionale TRENORD 25532
8134+
Regionale TRENORD 25528
9954+
Regionale TRENORD 25538
9908+
Regionale TRENORD 25514
9940+
Regionale TRENORD 25530
9932+
Regionale TRENORD 25526Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como San Giovanni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como San Giovanni:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como San Giovanni costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como San Giovanni costing on average $130 (€104).
Other travel options to Como San Giovanni take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Flight takes on average 6h 30m.
The journey is about 7m faster (3h 54m by train vs 4h 1m by car) and roughly $71 (€57) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€31) vs $109 (€88)). 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como San Giovanni trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 1792 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 7:17 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h06 | 2:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h02 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 94467+ Intercity 606+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 8:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h43 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ S11 TRENORD 25040 | 9:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 12:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
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+ 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+ S11 TRENORD 25052 | 12:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 3:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h30 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3096 · S11 TRENORD 25078 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h17 | 10:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18377 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 2:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h56 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
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 9320+ S11 TRENORD 25072 | 5:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 8:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 · FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 6:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 · FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9556+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 7:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+ S11 TRENORD 25084 | 8:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Como San Giovanni run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 2:20 AM |
Last train 6:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Como S. Giovanni — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Como S. Giovanni trip today.
Civic art gallery with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning Lombard and local Como history.
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, exhibiting scientific instruments and documents about the inventor born in Como.
Specialized museum on Como’s silk industry, with machinery, textiles, and insight into local craftsmanship.
Scenic lakefront promenade ideal for walking, relaxing, and classic views across Lake Como.
Historic square around the cathedral and Broletto, central to any first visit to Como.
Busy waterfront square linking the lake, ferry area, and old town, with iconic postcard views.
Creamy risotto topped with lake perch fillets, one of Lake Como's signature dishes and a classic local favorite.
Sun-dried, salted agoni fish from Lake Como, usually grilled and served with polenta; a historic fishermen's specialty.
Rich polenta finished with butter, local cheese, garlic, and sage, traditional in the Como area and Alpine Lombardy.
Well-known lakeside restaurant near Como, popular for seafood, lake fish, and romantic views in an upscale setting.
Established local favorite with a rustic style, known for grilled meats, regional specialties, and warm service.
Elegant, long-established restaurant in central Como known for refined Italian and Lombard cuisine in a classic setting.
Prices are higher than in many Italian towns, especially near the lake and station. Budget options exist, but hotels and tourist dining raise average costs.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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