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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 $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. 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 $67, while a flight costs an average of $188.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$147 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Como:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Como costing on average $147.
A bus is $121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Como costing on average $188.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
Tickets start at around $147 compared to roughly $210 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63. The journey takes 5h 19m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Como
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM11h05Geneve, Place Dorcière7:50 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM11h05Geneve, Place Dorcière7:50 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX2805 · LX16127:15 AM2h35Geneva International Airport9:50 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$6811One-way1 transfer
Other options
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25527 | 2552711:05 AM5h21Geneva station4:26 PMChiasso station$1121One-way3 transfers- IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 255238:54 AM5h32Geneva station2:26 PMChiasso station$1171One-way2 transfers
- IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IC 2 1479 | 14791:05 PM5h50Geneva station6:55 PMChiasso station$1181One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM9h25Geneve, Place Dorcière6:25 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$871One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM8h44Geneve, Place Dorcière6:39 PMComo, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)$1081One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM10h20Geneve, Place Dorcière8:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$1101One-way1 transfer
OS154 · OS5296:00 PM3h55Geneva International Airport9:55 PMMilan Linate Airport$3491One-way1 transfer- OS152 · OS5239:35 AM4h35Geneva International Airport2:10 PMMilan Linate Airport$3491One-way1 transfer
LH1213 · LH2728:30 AM3h30Geneva International Airport12:00 PMMilan Linate Airport$3531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Como:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Como costing on average $147.
A bus is $461 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Como costing on average $546.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
- Around 31 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Como by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Intercity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Como by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Dolomiti to go to Como by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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