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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 $39. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$141 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 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 $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Como costing on average $141 (€115).
A bus is $199 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Como costing on average $263 (€215).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
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 · FlixBus10:35 PM10h10Geneve, Place Dorcière8:45 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM10h10Geneve, Place Dorcière8:45 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX2805 · LX16127:15 AM2h35Geneva International Airport9:50 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$8291One-way1 transfer
Other options
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 255154:46 AM5h40Geneva station10:26 AMChiasso station$1311One-way3 transfers
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25817 | 258174:46 AM6h03Geneva station10:49 AMChiasso station$1311One-way3 transfers
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · IC 21 691 | 691 · S 10 25145 | 251457:05 PM5h35Geneva station12:40 AMChiasso station$1331One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM11h05Geneve, Place Dorcière7:50 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM10h20Geneve, Place Dorcière8:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$1081One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM9h00Geneve, Place Dorcière11:55 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$1161One-way1 transfer
VY6201 · VY63429:00 AM4h55Geneva International Airport1:55 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
VY6201 · VY63409:00 AM5h40Geneva International Airport2:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
VY6201 · VY63329:00 AM6h55Geneva International Airport3:55 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Como:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Como costing on average $141 (€115).
A bus is $199 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Como costing on average $263 (€215).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
- Around 24 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Como by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Como by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Como by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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