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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Genoa:
A bus is $0.01 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Genoa costing on average $21.
A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Genoa costing on average $262.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Flight takes on average 6h 11m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39. The journey takes 2h 37m versus 2h 28m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Como to Genoa
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 1118 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30056:46 AM4h02Como Lago10:48 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale TRENORD 1118 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30056:46 AM4h02Como Lago10:48 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ2045 · AZ139511:30 AM3h05Milan Linate Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$4061One-way1 transfer
Other options
S11 TRENORD 25079 · S9 TRENORD 24981 · Regionale Veloce 30458:50 PM3h07Como San Giovanni11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$201One-way2 transfers
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale Veloce 30677:06 AM3h15Como San Giovanni10:21 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25535 · Regionale Veloce 30458:36 PM3h21Como San Giovanni11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:10 AM3h50Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)12:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$201One-way0 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$211One-way0 transfers
AZ2109 · AZ13897:00 PM3h50Milan Linate Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$2591One-way1 transfer
AZ2061 · AZ13895:00 PM5h50Milan Linate Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$2591One-way1 transfer
AZ2029 · AZ13959:00 AM5h35Milan Linate Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$4061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Genoa:
A bus is $0.01 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Genoa costing on average $21.
A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Genoa costing on average $262.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Flight takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 60 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Genoa as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- 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, flibco to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciabianca, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Genoa by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Regionale, Italo.
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