How to travel from Geneva to Como

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Como

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $64.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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$126

Average price

$60

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Cheapest

$235

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5h 43m

Average total duration

5h 13m

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30m

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7h 4m

Average total duration

6h 34m

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5h 15m

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2h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

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Air Dolomiti

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Geneva to Como

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55AM10h20
Geneve, Place Dorcière
08:15PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$651One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55AM10h20
Geneve, Place Dorcière
08:15PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$651One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

SWISSLX2819+LAERLX1638
08:15PM2h35
Geneva International Airport
10:50PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$8311One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TrenitaliaEuroCity 45+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25530 · Regionale TRENORD 173
01:27PM6h11
Geneva station
07:38PMComo Borghi
$1711One-way
2 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 41+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131
05:27AM6h11
Geneva station
11:38AMComo Borghi
$1711One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6201 · VY6338
08:55AM5h15
Geneva International Airport
02:10PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$3671One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6201 · VY6334
08:55AM8h10
Geneva International Airport
05:05PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$3811One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesSN2712 · SN3147
08:15AM3h40
Geneva International Airport
11:55AMMilan Linate Airport
$4051One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Como.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Como including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Como is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Como costing on average $56 (€46).

A bus is $31 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Como costing on average $64 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Como is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 21m.

Bus takes on average 9h 20m.

The distance from Geneva to Como is approximately 143 miles (231 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Como is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva 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 Geneva to Como:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Como Borghi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Como, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Como by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Como by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Como by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Como:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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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