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 $36. 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 $36, and a flight costs an average of $58.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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Flight

$118

Average price

$79

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Cheapest

$179

Average price

5h 41m

Average total duration

5h 11m

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30m

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6h 20m

Average total duration

5h 50m

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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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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

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Air Dolomiti

Most popular airline

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

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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
    2:05 PM7h55
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    10:00 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:05 PM7h55
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    10:00 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VuelingVY6343 · VY6210
    2:00 PM4h30
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    6:30 PMGeneva International Airport
    $2171One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25201+TrenitaliaEuroCity 40
    7:03 AM5h28
    Como San Giovanni
    12:31 PMGeneva station
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 166 · Regionale TRENORD 25529+TrenitaliaEuroCity 46
    5:21 PM6h46
    Como Borghi
    12:07 AMGeneva station
    $1421One-way
    2 transfers
  • DSB14+Intercity720
    9:51 AM6h34
    Como San Giovanni
    4:25 PMGeneva station
    $2331One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6331 · VY6210
    10:00 AM8h30
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    6:30 PMGeneva International Airport
    $1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6335 · VY6200
    6:25 PM14h40
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    9:05 AMGeneva International Airport
    $3061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesVF62+AJetVF329
    12:45 PM23h35
    Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    12:20 PMGeneva International Airport
    $3181One-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.

FAQs
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 $36 (€29).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Geneva costing on average $58 (€46).

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Geneva costing on average $58 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Como to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 21m.

Bus takes on average 7h 55m.

The distance from Como to Geneva is approximately 143 miles (231 km).
The average frequency per day from Como to Geneva is:
  • Around 20 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 to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Geneva by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) 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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