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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Como
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€22 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bologna to Como by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Como is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 25520Cheapest
2494Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652+
Regionale TRENORD 25534Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale TRENORD 25516
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 2946 · Regionale TRENORD 1143
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · S9 TRENORD 24944 · S11 TRENORD 25246
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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Como
Travel to Como easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Como.

There are 2 travel options from Bologna to Como: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Como is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Como:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€13) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Como from Bologna is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 4 min.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 45 min of travel time.
The Bologna to Como distance is around 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Como is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 16 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bologna and Como as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bologna to Como:
- Most travelers take a bus from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bologna to Como:
- You can go to Como from Bologna by bus with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Lirosi Linee or TPER spa. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $7 (€6) with Marino Autolinee from Bologna to Como on Omio.
- You can take a train from Bologna to Como with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity or Trenitalia EuroCity. Cheap tickets can be found for $14 (€13) with Italo from Bologna to Como.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bologna to Como with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Como with FlixBus or Lirosi Linee with 1 direct bus per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Como with Trenitalia EuroCity with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Como tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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