How to travel from Bologna to Como

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Compare train and bus 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 $6. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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from Bologna to Como

How to get from Bologna to Como by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Como is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus
    8:00 PM4h35
    Bologna
    12:35 AMComo
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Itabus
    8:00 PM4h35
    Bologna
    12:35 AMComo
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Marino Autolinee
    3:10 AM3h45
    Bologna
    6:55 AMComo
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Itabus
    2:30 AM4h25
    Bologna
    6:55 AMComo
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Como including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Como is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Como:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Como costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Como is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

The distance from Bologna to Como is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Como is:
  • Around 116 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Como as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Como:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Como, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, TPER spa, Lirosi Linee to go to Como by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Como by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Como with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Lirosi Linee.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia EuroCity.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Como often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Bellagio, Lugano, Milan Centrale, Milan Malpensa Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Como and these popular destinations at a great price.

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