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Compare train, bus, and flight for Como to Florence

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 176 miles (284 km)

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$38

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$106

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The cheapest way to travel from Como to Florence is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Florence costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $138 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Florence costing on average $176 (€144).

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.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Como and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Como to Florence among Omio's users.

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from Como to Florence

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Itabus2495
    9:45 PM6h25
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    4:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2495
    9:45 PM6h25
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    4:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25521+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 9425
    1:36 PM3h03
    Como San Giovanni
    4:39 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1101One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25525 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale 17851
    3:36 PM6h34
    Como San Giovanni
    10:10 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $361One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25521 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale 1794
    1:36 PM8h09
    Como San Giovanni
    9:45 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $361One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleS11 TRENORD 25017 · Regionale 2293 · Regionale Veloce 4032
    5:20 AM8h13
    Como San Giovanni
    1:33 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM7h55
    Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
    1:00 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM7h30
    Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
    12:35 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 AM5h50
    Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
    12:55 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ2045 · AZ1677
    11:30 AM3h15
    Milan Linate Airport
    2:45 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $4161One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ2039 · AZ1677
    11:00 AM3h45
    Milan Linate Airport
    2:45 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $4161One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ2029 · AZ1677
    9:00 AM5h45
    Milan Linate Airport
    2:45 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $4161One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Como to Florence

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Como to Florence, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Como to Florence and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Como to Florence

Travel to Florence 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 Como to Florence.

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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 (€31).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Florence costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $138 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Florence costing on average $176 (€144).

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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, flibco to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Florence by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Como to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Italo.
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.

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