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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 an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a flight costs an average of $533.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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$142 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $533 Average price | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Como
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Como, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Como:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Como costing on average $142.
A bus is $455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Como costing on average $533.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
Tickets start at around $142 compared to roughly $205 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $64. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 3h 59m 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.
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How to get from Geneva to Como by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Como is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:55 AM 10h20 Geneva 6:15 PM Como $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:55 AM 10h20 Geneva 6:15 PM Como $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:55 AM 10h20 Geneva 6:15 PM Como $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:45 PM 11h40 Geneva 6:25 AM Como $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:30 PM 11h55 Geneva 7:25 AM Como $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:35 AM 10h45 Geneva 5:20 PM Como $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Como:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Como costing on average $142.
A bus is $455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Como costing on average $533.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Chiasso station.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Travel with British Airways, Swiss, Vueling, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Gulf Air, Eurowings, AJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Edelweiss Air to go to Como by flight.
- Travel with SBB, Trenitalia, Intercity, DSB to go to Como by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Como by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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