Florence to Como train

Trains from Florence to Como

There are over 50 trains that serve the Florence_Como route daily. An average of two trains leaves Florence for Como during the peak travel hours. The distance from Florence to Como is about 220 miles (350 km). Your train ride from Florence to Como can take around 3 h to 9 h, depending on the train service you board. Inter_city train services plying the route often make transfer stops at Bologna, Faenza, or Milan.

Florence to Como Train Time: Daily Departures

Florence to Como is a very busy route. Around 350 trains ply the Florence to Como route every week. During the busy hours of the day, you will find around 2 to 3 trains leaving Florence at the same time, heading to Como. The first train for Como leaves Florence at around 2:03 a.m. on both weekdays and weekends, with the last train departing at around 7:55 p.m.

How long is the journey by train from Florence to Como?

Como is approximately 220 miles (350km) away from Florence. Your train ride from Florence to Como may vary depending on the train service. On average, the fastest trains take around 3 h to get to Como. The slower_moving trains can take anywhere between 4h to 9 h. the slower_moving trains often make an average of two transfer calls during the trip. Some of the transfer stops can take between 10 to 50 min.

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What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Florence to Como?

Departure train station: You can board a train Como from the Florence Santa Maria Novella, Florence Rifredi, or Florence Campo di Marte train stations. The Florence Sant Maria Novella station is the main train station in the city of Florence. It is located almost right in the middle of the city center and is a short walking distance from various attractions within the city of Florence. There are also lounges for passengers traveling in premium class coaches. Passengers can use the free Wi_Fi services offered within the waiting bays. The streets right outside the station are connected to some of the major transport hubs that connect Florence to other cities. The Florence Campo di Marte train station is around 1.3 miles (2 km) away from central Florence. If you're departing from the Florence Campo di Marte train station, you can either take a 5 min bus or train ride from the Florence Sant Maria Novella station.

Arrival train station: Upon arrival, your train can drop you at Como Borghi, Como Nord Lago, or the Como San Giovanni railway station which are the three major railway stations in Como. The Como Nord Lago train station is located close to the lake of Como and is a 5 min walk from the city center. There are direct bus services that operate between the Como Nord Lago and Como Borghi train stations. The journey by bus or taxi can take approximately 6 min. You can also hop on a short train from Como Borghi to the Como Nord Lago train station.

Which train companies travel from Florence to Como?

Trenord train services operate most of the trains leaving Florence for Como. Trenord oversees train services within the region of Lombardy. However, most of the trains were acquired from Trenitalia and LeNord train companies. Trenord offers direct high_speed trains that take around 3 h to get to Como from Florence. If you're not in a hurry, you can board the inter_city trains also known as Regionale trains which are slower but cheaper than the high_speed trains. The inter_city trains do make transfer stops at Bologna, Faenza, or Milan.

Night Trains Florence

The last four trains to Como leave Florence at 7:55 p.m. and arrive between 11:23 p.m. and 12:11 a.m. These trains will often make a transfer stop at the Milan Centrale train station. Two of the trains drop their passengers at the Como San Giovanni railway station. The other two end their trips at the Como Borghi and Como Nord Lago train stations. The night train heading to the Como San Giovanni railway station often makes a transfer stop at the Monza train station.

Trenord trains from Florence to Como

If you're traveling from Florence to Como, you can board either the inter_city or direct trains operated by Trenord. Almost all trains leaving Florence for Como have to make a transfer stop at the Milan Centrale train station. The inter_city trains are slower and can make two transfer stops during the journey. During the busy hours, you will often come across two or three trains departing the Florence Santa Maria Novella train station at the same time.

Trenord trains from Florence to Como: Sustainability travel

If you're looking forward to traveling comfortably on a budget from Florence to Como, then you should consider taking a train. The trains are always on schedule, and passengers can make seat reservations when purchasing their tickets. Trenord has special toll_free numbers through which passengers can make their queries or request reservations beforehand.

Train Florence to Como: Services on Board

Passengers traveling from Florence to Como can choose between the Standard or Premium class. Those traveling in the standard class have access to free Wi_Fi. The standard class coaches are also fitted with power plugs for charging laptops or phones during the ride. Passengers riding in the premium class coaches also get free Wi_Fi alongside magazines or newspapers. Also, the coaches are fitted with wider seats for extra comfort. Bistros are available in both the premium and standard coaches. Passengers with disabilities can always call Trenord via their free dedicated toll_free number to make necessary reservations.

How to find cheap train tickets from Florence to Como?

If you're not in a hurry, you can save cash on your Florence to Como trip by boarding the slower inter_city trains. During holidays, ticket prices hike because of demand. If you are planning to travel during the holidays, purchase your tickets well ahead of time. You can also contact the train service to confirm whether they offer packages for people traveling in groups. Most train services allow kids to travel for free, and senior citizens above the age of 60 can get tickets at half_price.

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To Como by train—travel tips

Como is a fun place to visit. Most visitors often look forward to taking a boat ride at Lake Como. There are plenty of amazing hotels around the lake where you can get a view of the amazing town of Bellagio. Most tourists often visit Bellagio, and it is often crowded during the day. We would recommend visiting the town in the evenings when there it is less crowded. If you're a foodie you won't be disappointed by the amazing hotels within the city center and also in the town of Bellagio. Most restaurants and cafes serve good portions and are an excellent value for money. You can also take a trip down to Villa Carlotta and enjoy scenic views while walking through the expansive gardens.

• Enjoy a full_day boat trip around Lake Como.
• Visit the historical town of Bellagio.
• Check out the cathedral of Como.
• Take a ferry trip to the Varenna, and enjoy meals at the lakefront.
• Visit the gardens of Villa Carlotta, and explore historical art and mural collections.