- Must visit
Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como's most famous scientist. It displays scientific instruments, documents, and exhibits on the inventor of the electric battery in an elegant lakeside neoclass
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
7 h 1 m
Average duration
7 h 31 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Como will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Como without transferring at least 2 times.
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Regionale Veloce 3379 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3003 · S11 TRENORD 25192
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Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006
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Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082
86053+
Regionale Veloce 3379 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3003 · S11 TRENORD 25192
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Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082
86047+
Intercity 681+
Regionale TRENORD 25536
86047+
Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006
86045+
Intercity 681+
Regionale TRENORD 25536
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Regionale Veloce 3379 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3003 · S11 TRENORD 25192
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Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $348.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$348 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $224 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Como:
A bus is $165 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Como costing on average $224 (€181).
A bus is $289 (€232) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Como costing on average $348 (€280).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Tickets start at around $348 (€280) compared to roughly $123 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-224.87 (€-181.02). The journey takes 5h 57m versus 4h 29m 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 Nice to Como trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 13h47 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 14h17 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 13h26 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 13h16 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 13h46 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 12h55 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 12h48 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 13h18 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 12h27 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 12h16 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 12h46 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 11h55 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 12h18 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 11h48 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 11h27 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86029+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 11:54 AM Nice-Ville | 11h46 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86029+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 11:54 AM Nice-Ville | 10h55 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86029+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 11:54 AM Nice-Ville | 11h16 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 12:24 PM Nice-Ville | 11h16 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 12:24 PM Nice-Ville | 10h25 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 12:24 PM Nice-Ville | 10h46 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 10h46 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 9h55 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 10h16 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 9h27 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 10h18 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 9h48 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h55 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 9h46 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 9h16 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 8h48 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 9h18 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 8h27 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86045+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h46 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86045+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h16 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86045+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 7h55 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86047+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 8h18 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86047+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 7h27 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86047+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 7h48 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86049+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · Regionale TRENORD 25883 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 3:53 PM Nice-Ville | 7h30 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 3 transfers | |
86049+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 3:53 PM Nice-Ville | 7h47 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
86053+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · Regionale TRENORD 25883 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 7h01 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 3 transfers | |
86053+ Regionale Veloce 3065 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 7h18 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Nice to Como run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $348 (€280) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 170 miles (275 km) distance in 13h 56m.
Distance 170 miles (275 km) |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $348 (€280) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 13h 56m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 7:00 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Como — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Como trip today.
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como's most famous scientist. It displays scientific instruments, documents, and exhibits on the inventor of the electric battery in an elegant lakeside neoclass
The city art gallery with paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts linked to Como and Lombardy. A strong choice for visitors interested in local artistic heritage beyond the lakefront highlights.
Contemporary public art installation by Daniel Libeskind celebrating Alessandro Volta. Though not a museum, it is one of Como's most photographed modern cultural landmarks on the lake.
The main lakefront promenade, ideal for scenic walks, boat views, and classic Como photos. It is one of the most popular and accessible areas for first-time visitors.
Central square framed by the cathedral and historic buildings. It is the symbolic heart of Como and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
Scenic walking route stretching along the lake toward Villa Olmo. It is especially popular for elegant lake views and social-media-friendly photos at golden hour.
Creamy risotto topped with lightly breaded Lake Como perch fillets, one of the area’s signature dishes tied to the lake’s fishing tradition.
Sun-dried, salted agoni fish from Lake Como, usually grilled and served with polenta; a historic local specialty with strong lake identity.
Rich mountain-style polenta finished with butter, local cheese, garlic, and sage, especially associated with the Como and Brianza area.
Well-known historic restaurant in Como appreciated for classic Italian cooking, seafood, and polished old-school dining rooms.
Respected casual venue in Como known for grilled meats, polenta, and regional dishes in a stone-walled, characterful space.
Established central Como restaurant near the Teatro Sociale, known for refined regional cuisine, lake fish dishes, and an elegant atmosphere.
Prices are moderate for Italy. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, but lakefront dining and hotels cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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.

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