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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
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma station 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 Parma station to Como San Giovanni will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 4 trains that leave Parma station for Como San Giovanni on Fri, Jun 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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 Parma station to Como San Giovanni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Parma station to Como San Giovanni:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma station to Como San Giovanni costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Como San Giovanni take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
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 Parma station to Como San Giovanni trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 32958 · Regionale TRENORD 2154 · Regionale TRENORD 25508 | 4:42 AM Parma station | 3h41 | 8:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 798+ S11 TRENORD 25022 | 5:24 AM Parma station | 2h46 | 8:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 752+ Regionale TRENORD 25508 | 5:56 AM Parma station | 2h27 | 8:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2452 · S9 TRENORD 24924 · S11 TRENORD 25026 | 6:07 AM Parma station | 3h03 | 9:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 6:27 AM Parma station | 2h56 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · S9 TRENORD 24926 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 6:40 AM Parma station | 2h43 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ Autobus EC178+ S10 TRENORD 25117 | 7:00 AM Parma station | 4h14 | 11:14 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TRENORD 2820 · S11 TRENORD 25042 | 8:08 AM Parma station | 5h02 | 1:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ Autobus EC150+ S10 TRENORD 25119 | 8:08 AM Parma station | 4h06 | 12:14 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 8:08 AM Parma station | 5h15 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ Autobus EC178+ S10 TRENORD 25117 | 8:15 AM Parma station | 2h59 | 11:14 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 10:15 AM Parma station | 3h08 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · S9 TRENORD 24944 · S11 TRENORD 25046 | 11:00 AM Parma station | 3h10 | 2:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 11:00 AM Parma station | 3h23 | 2:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TRENORD 10868 · S11 TRENORD 25052 | 11:33 AM Parma station | 4h07 | 3:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 1:00 PM Parma station | 3h23 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 2868 · S11 TRENORD 25054 | 1:00 PM Parma station | 3h10 | 4:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 1:56 PM Parma station | 2h27 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2472 · S9 TRENORD 24956 · S11 TRENORD 25058 | 2:12 PM Parma station | 2h58 | 5:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2472 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 2:12 PM Parma station | 3h11 | 5:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · S9 TRENORD 24960 · S11 TRENORD 25062 | 3:00 PM Parma station | 3h10 | 6:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 3:00 PM Parma station | 3h23 | 6:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale TRENORD 10876 · S11 TRENORD 25068 | 3:33 PM Parma station | 4h07 | 7:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 4:15 PM Parma station | 2h08 | 6:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 5:00 PM Parma station | 3h23 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale TRENORD 2876 · S11 TRENORD 25070 | 5:00 PM Parma station | 3h10 | 8:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 5:15 PM Parma station | 2h08 | 7:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 5:46 PM Parma station | 2h37 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2480 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 6:07 PM Parma station | 3h16 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2480 · S9 TRENORD 24972 · S11 TRENORD 25074 | 6:07 PM Parma station | 3h03 | 9:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 6:15 PM Parma station | 2h08 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 7:02 PM Parma station | 3h21 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · S9 TRENORD 24976 · S11 TRENORD 25078 | 7:33 PM Parma station | 2h37 | 10:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · S11 TRENORD 25080 | 7:33 PM Parma station | 3h07 | 10:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17420 · Regionale TRENORD 10884 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 8:00 PM Parma station | 3h40 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TRENORD 2982 · S11 TRENORD 25082 | 8:13 PM Parma station | 2h57 | 11:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 8:13 PM Parma station | 3h10 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 · Regionale TRENORD 2986 · S11 TRENORD 25192 | 9:00 PM Parma station | 3h10 | 12:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Parma station to Como San Giovanni run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 36 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 8:33 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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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