Trains from Venice to Como

Trains from Venice to Como

Train itineraries from Venice Santa Lucia to Como San Giovani in Lombardy can be booked for trips departing daily. The 185-mile (298 km) journey west from Venice to Como takes about 3h 30min, depending on the route, with connections made at Milano Centrale. You can find departures from Venice throughout the day, beginning around 6:17 a.m., with the final departure leaving at about 7:00 p.m. in the evening. With so many options available for your train from Venice to Como, why not go and relax beside Lake Como or perhaps marvel at some of this ancient city’s many architectural wonders?

Venice to Como Train Time: Daily Departures

The earliest trains depart from Venice beginning around 6:17 a.m., with the final train leaving for Como at about 7:00 p.m. every day of the week. Trains leave Venice hourly, sometimes with as many as three departures per hour. These departures make the 185-mile (298 km) journey west, connecting at Milano Centrale, before continuing north to Como.

How long is the journey by train from Venice to Como?

Your journey from Venice to Como will last approximately 3h 30min, but some itineraries may last longer, with total travel times as long as 5h. It all depends on the route your train takes and the layover time at Milano Centrale.

What is the departure and arrival stations for trains from Venice to Como?

Departure train station: Venice Santa Lucia is the primary departure station for passengers traveling by train from Venice to Como with an impressive 17 active train tracks. This large station is located on the Grand Canal in central Venice and can be reached from elsewhere in the city by way of a "water bus" stop just outside the train station. Here you can find ticket booths, a tourist information desk, and even a left luggage office, all in addition to modern shops and dining options. There is also a Sala Freccia Club available for Gold or Platinum Freccia card members, as well as a Sala Blu for those passengers with special needs. Venice Mestre is the Venetian train station located on the mainland, about 5.5 miles (around 9 km) from the city center. Taxis will bring you to this station from anywhere in the city. Venice Mestre may seem smaller than other rail stations in Venice, but it boasts quite a few modern services, such as currency exchange offices and car rental stations. There are also a number of shopping and dining options at Venice Mestre, including "self-bar" vending stations and a McDonald’s restaurant.

Arrival train station: Como San Giovanni railway station is located at the Piazzale San Gottardo near to the waterfront in Como. From here you can take a taxi (or even a "water taxi") or a bus to your destination in the city center. A smaller railway station, Como San Giovanni only has four tracks and few amenities (including an elevator), but there is a shop in the station. Como Borghi is located in the Piazzale Gerbetto in Como, a short walk from the city center. A very small station, Borghi does not offer much in the way of services but is conveniently located for travelers to the city from Venice Como’s Nord Lago train station is very conveniently positioned in the Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, only a few minutes’ walk from the city center and right on the water front. If your destination lies elsewhere in the city, the C10, C20, or C30 buses can deliver you anywhere you need to go in Como and the water ferries are also available to take you to the east side of Lake Como. While there are few services available at this station, the nearby city center will provide everything you need while in town, from tourist information to car rental services.

Which train companies travel from Venice to Como?

Trenitalia, the Italian inter-city train provider, is the sole train company offering services between Venice and Como. This company offers multiple departures from both Venice Santa Lucia and Venice Mestre every day of the week, many in conjunction with FrecciaRossa. You can book Trenitalia from Venice to Como departing as early as 6:17 a.m., with the final train to Como leaving around 7:00 p.m., either with or without connection at Milano Centrale.

Trenitalia trains from Venice to Como

Trenitalia trains from Venice to Como provide passengers with second-class seating. This service includes plenty of storage space, as well as comfortable armchair seats and even bistro dining options. When traveling on a Trenitalia train with FrecciaRossa, both Standard and Premium class tickets are offered, with leather seats available in Premium class areas. On these trains, free WiFi and bistro dining are offered in both classes. Travelers may choose from non-refundable Economy fares or Base fares, which are semi-refundable.

Train Venice to Como: Services on Board

Trenitalia offers bistro dining services on all of its trains, in addition to issuing either paper or electronic tickets. On its national routes, Trenitalia also welcomes passengers traveling with small pets or even bicycles. The only stipulation is that animals must remain within their travel containers and all bicycles must be either disassembled and contained within a travel bag or must be neatly folded. Either way, they will need to be kept in the luggage area. Other luggage may be brought on board without restriction as long as it does not block the aisles. Trenitalia trains operating with FrecciaRossa offer free WiFi services, in addition to a choice of class seating offering either armchairs or leather seats. Some FrecciaRossa trains also offer newspapers on morning routes.

How to find cheap train tickets from Venice to Como?

Finding cheap tickets is as easy as 1-2-3! First, book your ticket in advance. This will allow you to anticipate busier travel times (such as holidays) but will also allow you to make changes if needed without incurring fees. Second, be flexible! You might be surprised how much money you can save by choosing a different time of day or even a different day of the week to travel on. Remember that fares increase as the number of people wanting to travel at a particular time climbs! Third, make sure that you also consider trains which travel slower or include connections along the way. Sometimes these trains really are cheaper!