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Compare train and bus for Bolzano to Como
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, while a bus costs an average of $60.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Como:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolzano to Como costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bolzano to Como
How to get from Bolzano to Como by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolzano to Como is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Regionale TRENORD 2622 · Regionale TRENORD 255166:42 AM5h41Bolzano/Bozen12:23 PMComo San Giovanni$401One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
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Regionale TRENORD 2622 · Regionale TRENORD 255166:42 AM5h41Bolzano/Bozen12:23 PMComo San Giovanni$401One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 8505 · FRECCIAROSSA 9700+
Regionale TRENORD 255105:12 AM4h11Bolzano/Bozen9:23 AMComo San Giovanni$661One-way2 transfers
Other options
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Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale TRENORD 255322:42 PM5h41Bolzano/Bozen8:23 PMComo San Giovanni$401One-way2 transfers
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Regionale TRENORD 2624 · Regionale TRENORD 255186:42 AM6h41Bolzano/Bozen1:23 PMComo San Giovanni$401One-way2 transfers
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Regionale TRENORD 2640 · Regionale TRENORD 255342:42 PM6h41Bolzano/Bozen9:23 PMComo San Giovanni$401One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM6h55Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)11:55 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM7h05Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)8:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 AM8h00Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)6:25 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Como:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolzano to Como costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolzano and Como as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolzano/Bozen and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Como by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Como by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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