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How to travel from Bologna to Como

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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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€22

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€17

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3h 14m

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2h 44m

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3h 59m

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3h 29m

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from Bologna to Como

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

Our recommendation

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

RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 25520
09:50AM4h33
Bologna Centrale
02:23PMComo San Giovanni
$301One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Itabus2494
03:30AM4h25
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
07:55AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25534
07:26PM1h57
Bologna Centrale
09:23PMComo San Giovanni
$811One-way
1 transfer

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RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale TRENORD 25516
07:50AM4h33
Bologna Centrale
12:23PMComo San Giovanni
$301One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 2946 · Regionale TRENORD 1143
09:50AM4h18
Bologna Centrale
02:08PMComo Borghi
$301One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · S9 TRENORD 24944 · S11 TRENORD 25246
09:50AM4h20
Bologna Centrale
02:10PMComo San Giovanni
$301One-way
2 transfers
Marino Autolinee048 · 054
04:10AM4h05
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
08:15AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$181One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
01:55PM4h25
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
06:20PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$421One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee048 · 054
04:10AM3h45
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
07:55AMComo, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
$181One-way
1 transfer

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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 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.

Many of our customers traveling from Bologna to Como don't make Como their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Como are Milan, Bellagio, Milan Malpensa Airport, Milano Centrale or Lugano, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Como to any of these top destinations today!

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