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Pinacoteca Civica di Como
Pinacoteca Civica di Como displays paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a former palace.
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Monterosso al Mare to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monterosso al Mare to Como will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 4 trains that leave Monterosso al Mare for Como on Wed, Aug 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 5 h 45 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 Monterosso al Mare to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, and a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Monterosso al Mare to Como:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Monterosso al Mare to Como costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €45. The journey takes 4h 11m versus 3h 19m 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.
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 Monterosso al Mare to Como trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 670+ BUS L670D+ Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 12:55 PM Monterosso | 5h28 | 6:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 · Regionale TRENORD 179 | 2:55 PM Monterosso | 5h43 | 8:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 3:23 PM Monterosso | 6h00 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510+ S11 TRENORD 25078+ InterCityNotte 797 | 3:23 PM Monterosso | 6h47 | 10:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680 · Intercity 681+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 4:55 PM Monterosso | 6h28 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:55 AM Monterosso al Mare | 5h45 | 8:40 AM Como | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:14 AM Monterosso al Mare | 4h09 | 7:23 AM Como | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Monterosso al Mare to Como run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 7:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Como San Giovanni -> Piazza Cavour, Como
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Monterosso al Mare to Como by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Como, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Monterosso al Mare to Como trains use the Monterosso to Como S. Giovanni station pair, with some services arriving at Como Lago. Use this guide to compare Monterosso al Mare and Como train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Monterosso has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Miky, Ristorante Belvedere
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Monterosso. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Monterosso.
Available at Monterosso: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Monterosso: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Monterosso: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Porto Roca, Hotel Palme, Hotel Margherita.
Como S. Giovanni is 1 km from Como city centre. Public transport options include:
Como S. Giovanni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Como Caffe
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are two ATM machines on W. Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30. Information desks are on the ground level.
Luggage storage is located near the station.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como S. Giovanni: Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel, Hotel Borgovico, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Lago has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Sociale, Osteria del Gallo
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Lago. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Como Lago. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Como Lago: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Lago: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Lago: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropole Suisse, Albergo Terminus Hotel, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior.
Como Borghi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Como Borghi.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Borghi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Como Borghi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Borghi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Borghi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Flori, Albergo Firenze, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
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