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 €33. 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 €33, and a flight costs an average of €40.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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Driving

€102

Average price

€57

Average price

Cheapest

€163

Average price

€171

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

Additional time*

4h 9m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

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FlixBus

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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 €57.

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

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

A bus is €106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Geneva costing on average €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.

Travel options
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
    12:30 PM8h00
    Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
    8:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM8h00
    Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
    8:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticLX1613+SwissLX2806
    10:40 AM3h15
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    1:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    8371One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SBBS 10 25168 | 25168 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826
    12:20 PM5h35
    Chiasso station
    5:55 PMGeneva station
    1101One-way
    3 transfers
  • SBBS 10 25170 | 25170 · IC 21 680 | 680 · IR 15 2528 | 2528
    1:20 PM5h45
    Chiasso station
    7:05 PMGeneva station
    1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBS 10 25168 | 25168 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IC 1 724 | 724
    12:20 PM6h18
    Chiasso station
    6:38 PMGeneva station
    1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM7h50
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM8h25
    Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
    6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    741One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM7h25
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    7:10 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    771One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6335 · VY6200
    6:20 PM14h30
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:50 AMGeneva International Airport
    1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6337 · VY6200
    11:25 PM9h25
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:50 AMGeneva International Airport
    1691One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6331 · VY6202
    9:50 AM4h45
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    2:35 PMGeneva International Airport
    2141One-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 €57.

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

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

A bus is €106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Geneva costing on average €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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, flibco to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Geneva by flight.
  • 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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