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Compare train and bus for Como to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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€17 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Como to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Genoa:
A bus is $1 (€0.92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Genoa costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 53 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Genoa by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
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