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Fastest Journey
3 h 2 m
Average
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
284 km
It's difficult to get from Florence to Como without transferring at least once.
Travel to Como from Florence from $30 (€27) with Omio’s train partners Trenitalia, Italo and Frecciarossa! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.
Enjoy the train ride to Como from Florence with Trenitalia, Italy’s main provider of train services throughout the country with an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca that can travel at speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In many cases, Trenitalia trains also provide barrier-free access.
Trenitalia tickets from Florence to Como are available on Omio, and you can find the best deals for them in just a few steps. Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travelers, which you can use on Omio. When traveling on a Trenitalia train between Florence and Como, you can expect to travel 176 miles (284 km). Check Trenitalia’s train times and tickets for the Florence to Como route and buy your cheap ticket on Omio today!
Italo is a brand of high-speed trains from the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) offering regular services to popular cities around Italy, such as Rome, Naples, Florence and Milan. Among its fleet of trains are the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly train that can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). You can choose from the following Italo ticket types when purchasing tickets to Como from Florence: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex. Italo offers four different class options: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Standard services in all Italo trains include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of films, music and games). While some amenities may differ based on the class option booked, each train car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort.
Looking for a smooth and easy way to travel to Como from Florence? Book your Trenitalia Frecciarossa train between Florence and Como with Omio today! Trenitalia is Italy’s national train company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country, including the Florence to Como journey. Omio shows you current Frecciarossa schedules and tickets to cover the 176 miles (284 km) distance. You can choose from fares like Super Economy, Economy, and Base for the best deals on this journey. Trenitalia discount cards can also be applied when purchasing your Frecciarossa ticket on Omio.
All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers. Frecciarossa covers long distances and connects major cities in Italy in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact and can reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Frecciarossa offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and you can book Frecciarossa tickets with us in a few steps!
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 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.
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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="Como city, cathedral and lake.">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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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="Panoramic view on old city of Como, with its cathedral.">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.
There are a few train stations in Florence to start your trip from including Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Firenze Rifredi and Firenze Campo di Marte. In Como you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Como S. Giovanni, Como Camerlata and Como Nord Lago.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Como S. Giovanni.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Firenze Santa Maria Novella, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Como S. Giovanni, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city center.
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