- Must visit
Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como’s most famous scientist. Exhibits include scientific instruments and documents linked to the inventor of the electric battery.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
514 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome 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 Rome to Como San Giovanni will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
It's difficult to get from Rome to Como San Giovanni without transferring at least once.
Intercity 590+
Regionale TRENORD 25536
InterCityNotte 798+
S11 TRENORD 25022
Regionale Veloce 34476 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006
Regionale 4500+
Intercity 684+
Regionale TRENORD 25538
InterCityNotte 796+
Intercity 652+
Regionale TRENORD 25510
FRECCIAROSSA 9620+
Regionale TRENORD 25518
FRECCIAROSSA 9648+
Regionale TRENORD 25532
FRECCIAROSSA 9644+
Regionale TRENORD 25530
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+
Regionale TRENORD 25536
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+
Regionale TRENORD 25524Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Como San Giovanni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 319 miles (514 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Como San Giovanni:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Como San Giovanni costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $102 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Como San Giovanni costing on average $132 (€108).
Other travel options to Como San Giovanni take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
The journey is about 46m faster (6h 2m by train vs 6h 48m by car) and roughly $128 (€105) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 (€48) vs $187 (€153)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Como San Giovanni trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 798+ S11 TRENORD 25022 | 11:51 PM Rome Ostiense | 8h19 | 8:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
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InterCityNotte 796+ Intercity 652+ Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 12:15 AM Rome Ostiense | 9h08 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 37452+ Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 6:06 AM Rome Ostiense | 10h17 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
9908+ S5 TRENORD 24537 · S11 TRENORD 25042 | On time 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h30 | 1:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
9908+ Regionale 10203 · S11 TRENORD 25044 | On time 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h00 | 1:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
9908+ Regionale TRENORD 10221 · S11 TRENORD 25040 | On time 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h00 | 12:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 6:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h33 | 11:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
9912+ Regionale TRENORD 10225 · S11 TRENORD 25048 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h00 | 2:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
9912+ S5 TRENORD 24541 · S11 TRENORD 25046 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h30 | 2:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
9912+ Regionale 10203 · S11 TRENORD 25044 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h00 | 1:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale TRENORD 25516 | 7:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h33 | 12:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9620+ Regionale TRENORD 25518 | 9:25 AM Rome Termini | 3h58 | 1:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ S11 TRENORD 25048 | 9:35 AM Rome Tiburtina | 5h05 | 2:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 · FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 9:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h48 | 2:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 10:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h33 | 3:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
9928+ Regionale 10201 · S11 TRENORD 25060 | On time 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h00 | 5:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
9928+ Regionale TRENORD 10233 · S11 TRENORD 25064 | On time 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h00 | 6:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
9928+ S5 TRENORD 24557 · S11 TRENORD 25062 | On time 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h30 | 6:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 11:42 AM Rome Ostiense | 10h41 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 11:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h33 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 34476 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 12:12 PM Rome Termini | 10h37 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 12:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h33 | 5:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 1:09 PM Rome Ostiense | 10h14 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
8134+ Regionale TRENORD 10237 · S11 TRENORD 25072 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 7h00 | 8:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
8134+ S5 TRENORD 24565 · S11 TRENORD 25070 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 6h30 | 8:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
8134+ Regionale 10235 · S11 TRENORD 25068 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 6h00 | 7:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9644+ Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 3:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h03 | 7:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9648+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 4:25 PM Rome Termini | 3h58 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 · FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ S11 TRENORD 25078 | 4:35 PM Rome Termini | 5h35 | 10:10 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
9958+ S5 TRENORD 24581 · S11 TRENORD 25192 | 5:40 PM Rome Termini | 6h30 | 12:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
9958+ Regionale 10243 · Regionale TRENORD 25883 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 5:40 PM Rome Termini | 5h43 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 3 transfers | |
9958+ Regionale 10243 · S11 TRENORD 25084 | 5:40 PM Rome Termini | 6h00 | 11:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 6:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h03 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 6:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h33 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rome to Como San Giovanni run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:42, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 319 miles (514 km) distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 319 miles (514 km) |
Average train duration 6h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 7h 40m |
First train 9:42 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
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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, Como’s most famous scientist. Exhibits include scientific instruments and documents linked to the inventor of the electric battery.
The city art gallery with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning several centuries. A strong choice for understanding Como’s artistic heritage beyond the lakefront highlights.
Contemporary public-art monument by Daniel Libeskind on the waterfront, often treated as an open-air art stop. It is highly photogenic and especially popular at sunset.
The lakeside promenade is the classic walking area for views, people-watching, and photographs. It is one of the most popular and scenic parts of the city.
Central square facing the cathedral, ideal for taking in Como’s most iconic architecture. It is a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
The old town within the medieval walls is the city’s main pedestrian area, packed with historic streets, churches, and boutiques. Essential for first-time visitors.
Creamy risotto topped with lightly fried Lake Como perch fillets, one of the area’s signature dishes.
Sun-dried and salted lake shad, usually grilled and served with polenta; a historic fishermen’s specialty of Lake Como.
Rich mountain-style polenta finished with local butter, cheese, garlic, and sage; traditional in the Como area.
Well-known upscale Como restaurant serving seafood, lake fish, and Italian classics in a romantic, old-town setting.
Elegant, established restaurant in central Como known for refined Lombard cuisine, lake fish, and polished service.
Historic, traditional osteria with a cozy atmosphere, appreciated for classic regional dishes and a strong local character.
Prices are higher than many Italian towns, especially near the lake and station, but casual meals and coffee remain manageable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis slightly.
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