How to travel from Como to Florence

There are 3 options to travel between Como and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Como to Florence is a bus with an average price of $38.

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

A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Florence costing on average $40.

A bus is $138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Florence costing on average $176.

The fastest way to travel from Como to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 4h 41m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 14m.

Flight takes on average 8h 33m.

The distance from Como to Florence is approximately 176 miles (284 km).

The average frequency per day from Como to Florence is:

• Around 41 trains per day.
• Around 17 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Como to Florence:

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
• Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Como to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Florence by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, flibco to go to Florence by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Como to Florence with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Italo.
• 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Como to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Florence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.

To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.