How to travel from Florence to Como

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Como

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 176 miles (284 km)

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from Florence to Como

How to get from Florence to Como by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Florence to Como is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Itabus2494
02:05AM5h50
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
07:55AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$291One-way
0 transfers

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Itabus2494
02:05AM5h50
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
07:55AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9490 · FRECCIAROSSA 8810+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25518
10:20AM3h03
Florence Santa Maria Novella
01:23PMComo San Giovanni
$1301One-way
2 transfers

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RegionaleAutobus FI708 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale TRENORD 25516
04:20AM8h03
Florence Santa Maria Novella
12:23PMComo San Giovanni
$411One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 94457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · S11 TRENORD 25080
01:40PM9h00
Florence Santa Maria Novella
10:40PMComo San Giovanni
$461One-way
2 transfers
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9304+RegionaleS11 TRENORD 25040
09:10AM3h30
Florence Santa Maria Novella
12:40PMComo San Giovanni
$961One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:15AM7h05
Florence, Guidoni Tram T2
06:20PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:55AM6h25
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
06:20PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$541One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:50AM6h35
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
08:25AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$381One-way
1 transfer
SWISSLX1679+LAERLX1628+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10356+RegionaleS11 TRENORD 25060
09:35AM8h05
Florence Peretola Airport
05:40PMComo San Giovanni
$2471One-way
3 transfers
SWISSLX1679+LAERLX1628+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10358+RegionaleS11 TRENORD 25062
09:35AM8h35
Florence Peretola Airport
06:10PMComo San Giovanni
$2471One-way
3 transfers
SWISSLX1679+LAERLX1628+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10360+RegionaleS11 TRENORD 25064
09:35AM9h05
Florence Peretola Airport
06:40PMComo San Giovanni
$2471One-way
3 transfers

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How to get from Florence to Como

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Florence to Como, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Florence to Como and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Como

Travel to Como 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 Florence to Como.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Como including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Como is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Como costing on average $36 (€28).

A bus is $121 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Como costing on average $129 (€103).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Como is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

Flight takes on average 5h 45m.

The distance from Florence to Como is approximately 176 miles (284 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Como is:
  • Around 40 trains per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Como as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Como:
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Como, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia to go to Como by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, Lirosi Linee, L'Aurora Viaggi to go to Como by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Como with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Italo.
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Lirosi Linee, L'Aurora Viaggi.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Como often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Bellagio, Lugano, Milan Centrale, Milan Malpensa Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Como and these popular destinations at a great price.

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