How to travel from Florence to Como

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Compare bus, train, 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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 39m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 176 miles (284 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Como is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Como costing on average $42 (€34).

A bus is $95 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Como costing on average $135 (€109).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Como is by train with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 19m.

Flight takes on average 6h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Como including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Como among Omio's users.

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from Florence to Como

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • Itabus
    1:05 AM5h50
    Florence
    6:55 AMComo
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus
    1:05 AM5h50
    Florence
    6:55 AMComo
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:10 PM5h30
    Florence
    10:40 PMComo
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Itabus
    12:05 AM5h50
    Florence
    5:55 AMComo
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    1:20 PM5h55
    Florence
    7:15 PMComo
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:55 AM6h25
    Florence
    5:20 PMComo
    $511One-way
    0 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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Como is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Como costing on average $42 (€34).

A bus is $95 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Como costing on average $135 (€109).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Como is by train with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 19m.

Flight takes on average 6h 22m.

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 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Como 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 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 Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Como by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee 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 Trenitalia EuroCity.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee.
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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