How to travel from Como to Geneva

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Como to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 $40, and a flight costs an average of $49.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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Driving

$125

Average price

$70

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Cheapest

$200

Average price

$209

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 39m

Average total duration

5h 9m

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30m

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6h 19m

Average total duration

5h 49m

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30m

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5h 30m

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2h 30m

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3h 0m

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4h 9m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Como to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

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

A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Geneva costing on average $125 (€102).

A bus is $130 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Geneva costing on average $200 (€163).

The fastest way to travel from Como to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 9m.

Bus takes on average 5h 49m.

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

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from Como to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM7h50
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM7h50
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1629+SwissLX2808
    2:55 PM3h00
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    5:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    $9681One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SBBIC 21 664 | 664 · IR 15 2512 | 2512
    5:30 AM5h35
    Chiasso station
    11:05 AMGeneva station
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 21 664 | 664 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812
    5:30 AM5h25
    Chiasso station
    10:55 AMGeneva station
    $1181One-way
    2 transfers
  • DSB20+Regional-Express18482+Intercity534
    3:51 PM6h34
    Como San Giovanni
    10:25 PMGeneva station
    $2201One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 AM8h45
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    7:40 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25519+TrenitaliaBUS EC132
    12:36 PM7h09
    Como San Giovanni
    7:45 PMGeneva station
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25507+TrenitaliaBUS EC136
    6:36 AM7h49
    Como San Giovanni
    2:25 PMGeneva station
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6335 · VY6200
    6:20 PM14h40
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    9:00 AMGeneva International Airport
    $2381One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6337 · VY6200
    10:15 PM10h45
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    9:00 AMGeneva International Airport
    $3121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS524 · OS155
    3:00 PM4h05
    Milan Linate Airport
    7:05 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4071One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Como to Geneva

Travel to Geneva 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 Geneva.

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There are 3 options to travel between Como and Geneva including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Como to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

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

A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Geneva costing on average $125 (€102).

A bus is $130 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Geneva costing on average $200 (€163).

The fastest way to travel from Como to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 9m.

Bus takes on average 5h 49m.

The distance from Como to Geneva is approximately 143 miles (231 km).
The average frequency per day from Como to Geneva is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Como to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Como to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Geneva by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, flibco to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Geneva by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Como to Geneva:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Como to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.

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