How to travel from Como to Florence

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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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 176 miles (284 km)

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€32

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5h 26m

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4h 56m

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5h 54m

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:05AM5h50
Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
12:55PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$431One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2495
09:45PM6h25
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
04:10AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25203+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9583
08:05AM2h59
Como San Giovanni
11:04AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$1061One-way
1 transfer

Other options

RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25527+IntercityIntercity 599
04:36PM4h46
Como San Giovanni
09:22PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$471One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 160 · Regionale TRENORD 25527+IntercityIntercity 599
04:21PM5h01
Como Borghi
09:22PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$471One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 160 · Regionale TRENORD 25527+IntercityIntercity 599
04:16PM5h06
Como Lago
09:22PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$471One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:50AM6h05
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
12:55PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:50PM6h20
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
08:10PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$371One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee055
07:20PM5h55
Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
01:15AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$761One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25507 · Regionale TRENORD 2116+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 313+Air BalticLX1613
06:36AM7h14
Como San Giovanni
01:50PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$2401One-way
4 transfers
RegionaleS10 TRENORD 25107 · Regionale TRENORD 114+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 313+Air BalticLX1613
06:15AM7h35
Como San Giovanni
01:50PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$2401One-way
4 transfers
RegionaleS11 TRENORD 25219 · Regionale TRENORD 1112+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 311+Air BalticLX1613
05:45AM8h05
Como San Giovanni
01:50PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$2401One-way
4 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 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 $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Florence costing on average $23 (€18).

A bus is $172 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Florence costing on average $179 (€142).

The fastest way to travel from Como to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

Flight takes on average 6h 5m.

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 9 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, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Lirosi Linee 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Lirosi Linee.
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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