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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 an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$136 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $534 Average price | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Como to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Geneva:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Geneva costing on average $136.
A bus is $460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Geneva costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
Tickets start at around $136 compared to roughly $205 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70. The journey takes 5h 17m versus 4h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Como to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Como to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:55 AM 8h15 Como 5:10 PM Geneva $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:55 AM 8h15 Como 5:10 PM Geneva $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:55 AM 8h15 Como 5:10 PM Geneva $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:55 AM 8h15 Como 6:10 PM Geneva $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Geneva:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Geneva costing on average $136.
A bus is $460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Geneva costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chiasso station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with SBB, Trenitalia, Intercity to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Swiss, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, AJet, Gulf Air, Eurowings to go to Geneva by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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