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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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$22 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Como to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Como to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:10 AM3h50Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)12:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:10 AM3h50Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)12:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale TRENORD 25203+
Intercity 6598:05 AM2h39Como San Giovanni10:44 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$381One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale Veloce 302510:36 AM3h42Como San Giovanni2:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$241One-way1 transfer
S11 TRENORD 25037 · Regionale 302310:20 AM3h42Como San Giovanni2:02 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$241One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · S9 TRENORD 24939 · Regionale 302310:36 AM3h26Como San Giovanni2:02 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$241One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM4h10Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)12:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 PM3h35Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)9:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:35 PM3h55Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)9:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$201One-way0 transfers
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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.
- Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- 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.
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