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Compare train and bus for Como to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Bologna 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 46m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Como to Bologna:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Bologna costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Como to Bologna
How to get from Como to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Como to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 25203 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24598:05 AM4h05Como San Giovanni12:10 PMBologna Centrale$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- S11 TRENORD 25079 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24858:50 PM3h43Como San Giovanni12:33 AMBologna Centrale$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Regionale TRENORD 25517+
FRECCIAROSSA 880911:36 AM2h06Como San Giovanni1:42 PMBologna Centrale$631One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale TRENORD 25513 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24639:36 AM4h34Como San Giovanni2:10 PMBologna Centrale$321One-way1 transfer
- Regionale TRENORD 2134 · Regionale TRENORD 80334 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24639:51 AM4h19Como Borghi2:10 PMBologna Centrale$321One-way2 transfers
- S11 TRENORD 25235 · S9 TRENORD 24937 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24639:50 AM4h20Como San Giovanni2:10 PMBologna Centrale$321One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Bologna:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Bologna costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 104 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Lirosi Linee to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Bologna by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lirosi Linee.
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