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Travel Information to Florence from Como

Distance176 miles (284 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$17 - $17
Cheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 5 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $17 (€15) • 3 h 31 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Italo

Take a bus or train to travel 176 miles (284 km) between Como and Florence. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Italo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Como to Florence.

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from Como to Florence

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Itabus2499
05:00AM6h05
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
11:05AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2499
05:00AM6h05
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
11:05AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25515+Italo9931
10:36AM2h59
Como San Giovanni
01:35PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$761One-way
1 transfer

Other options

RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25521 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+TrenitaliaBUS L599B
01:36PM8h01
Como San Giovanni
09:37PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$411One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25513+Italo9931
09:36AM3h59
Como San Giovanni
01:35PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$761One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25513+IntercityIntercity 597
09:36AM7h54
Como San Giovanni
05:30PMFlorence Rifredi
$571One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM5h55
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
04:50PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM5h40
Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
04:50PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:05AM5h50
Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
12:55PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$561One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleS11 TRENORD 25037 · S9 TRENORD 30433+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 335+LAERLX1629
10:19AM7h46
Como San Giovanni
06:05PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$3711One-way
4 transfers
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25507 · Regionale TRENORD 2116+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 313+Air BalticLX1613
06:36AM7h44
Como San Giovanni
02:20PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$3701One-way
4 transfers
RegionaleS11 TRENORD 25239+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2942+LAERLX1629 · LX1680
10:49AM7h16
Como San Giovanni
06:05PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$3801One-way
3 transfers

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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.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Como to Florence. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Como to Florence is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Florence:

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $17 (€15).

The fastest way to get to Florence from Como is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 31 min.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 55 min.

Florence is approximately 176 miles (284 km) away from Como.

The average frequency per day from Como to Florence is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 12 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Florence from 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 Como to Florence:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Florence, Villa Costanza (Tram T1).

The following travel companies offer services from Como to Florence:

  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or Lirosi Linee to go to Florence by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Como to Florence tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Florence by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Intercity Como to Florence tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).

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

  • You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Florence with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or Lirosi Linee.

Direct services to Florence 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.

Looking to extend your trip from Como to Florence? Many Omio customers who go from Como to Florence usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan or Bologna. If you're looking to explore Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan or Bologna from Florence, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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