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Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, displaying scientific instruments, documents, and exhibits on the inventor of the electric battery.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padova 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 Padova to Como San Giovanni will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Padova to Como San Giovanni without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale TRENORD 25526
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale TRENORD 25538
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 25520
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 25534
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale TRENORD 25528
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+
Regionale TRENORD 25528
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+
Regionale TRENORD 25526
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+
Regionale TRENORD 25522
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+
Regionale TRENORD 25514
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+
Regionale TRENORD 25532Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padova to Como San Giovanni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $32 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Padova to Como San Giovanni:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padova to Como San Giovanni costing on average $32 (€26).
A train is $92 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padova to Como San Giovanni costing on average $120 (€99).
Other travel options to Como San Giovanni take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Trenitalia EuroCity.
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 Padova to Como San Giovanni trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 · Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 2:40 PM Padova | 4h43 | 7:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 3:16 PM Padova | 3h07 | 6:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 3:40 PM Padova | 4h43 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 4:16 PM Padova | 3h07 | 7:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 4:40 PM Padova | 4h43 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 5:16 PM Padova | 3h07 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 5:40 PM Padova | 4h43 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9750+ S11 TRENORD 25074 | 5:46 PM Padova | 3h24 | 9:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 6:16 PM Padova | 3h07 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 6:40 PM Padova | 4h43 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Regionale TRENORD 2978 · S11 TRENORD 25078 | 6:46 PM Padova | 3h24 | 10:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 7:16 PM Padova | 3h07 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 8:16 PM Padova | 3h07 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ S11 TRENORD 25030 | 6:46 AM Padova | 3h24 | 10:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3963+ Intercity 580+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 7:09 AM Padova | 6h14 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706+ Regionale TRENORD 25512 | 7:16 AM Padova | 3h07 | 10:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 8:16 AM Padova | 3h07 | 11:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ S11 TRENORD 25038 | 8:46 AM Padova | 3h24 | 12:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Regionale TRENORD 25516 | 9:16 AM Padova | 3h07 | 12:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 9:40 AM Padova | 4h43 | 2:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 · Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 10:40 AM Padova | 4h43 | 3:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3971+ Intercity 606+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 11:09 AM Padova | 5h14 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724+ Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 11:16 AM Padova | 3h07 | 2:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 · S11 TRENORD 25050 | 11:46 AM Padova | 3h24 | 3:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 12:16 PM Padova | 3h07 | 3:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 12:40 PM Padova | 4h43 | 5:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 1:16 PM Padova | 3h07 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 1:40 PM Padova | 4h43 | 6:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 2:16 PM Padova | 3h07 | 5:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Padova to Como San Giovanni run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 13:40, the last at 16:40. The fastest train covers the 138 miles (223 km) distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 138 miles (223 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Trains per day 29 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 1:40 PM |
Last train 4:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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.
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, displaying scientific instruments, documents, and exhibits on the inventor of the electric battery.
The city art gallery with collections spanning medieval to modern works, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts tied to Como’s history.
Museum exploring Como’s famous silk industry through machinery, textiles, and design history, a strong local favorite for understanding the city’s identity.
The main waterfront promenade, ideal for strolling, lake views, and classic Como photo spots.
The city’s landmark square, framed by the cathedral and historic buildings, and one of the busiest visitor hubs.
The old walled town filled with narrow streets, churches, boutiques, and historic buildings, best explored on foot.
Creamy risotto topped with lake perch fillets, one of the signature dishes of Lake Como and a classic local specialty.
Sun-dried and salted shad from Lake Como, usually grilled and served with polenta; a historic, deeply traditional lake dish.
Rich polenta finished with butter, local cheese, garlic, and sage; a hearty mountain-lake comfort food from the Como area.
Recognized fine-dining restaurant in Como with modern Italian cooking, tasting menus, and polished service.
Well-known traditional venue in the Como area, appreciated for local specialties, grilled meats, polenta, and a rustic ambiance.
Established central Como restaurant known for refined Lombard cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and an elegant but welcoming atmosphere.
Lake Como is pricier than many Italian towns. Hotels and lakefront dining cost more; casual cafes are moderate.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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Como San Giovanni, Como -> Como Lago, Como
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padova to Como San Giovanni 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 San Giovanni, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Padova to Como San Giovanni trains use the Padova to Como S. Giovanni station pair. Use this guide to compare Padova and Como San Giovanni train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Padova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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.
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