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Compare train and bus for La Spezia to Como
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. 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 train costs an average of $36, while a bus costs an average of $58.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from La Spezia to Como
Compare the available ways to get from La Spezia to Como, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Como:
A train is $22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Como costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 3h 0m 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 La Spezia to Como
How to get from La Spezia to Como by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Spezia to Como is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale TRENORD 2978 · S11 TRENORD 252785:46 PM 4h24 La Spezia Centrale 10:10 PM Como San Giovanni $21 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale TRENORD 2978 · S11 TRENORD 252785:46 PM 4h24 La Spezia Centrale 10:10 PM Como San Giovanni $21 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale TRENORD 2978 · S11 TRENORD 252785:46 PM 4h24 La Spezia Centrale 10:10 PM Como San Giovanni $21 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale TRENORD 2978 · Regionale TRENORD 21855:46 PM 4h28 La Spezia Centrale 10:14 PM Como Lago $21 1 One-way 2 transfers
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale TRENORD 255365:46 PM 4h37 La Spezia Centrale 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 19232 · Regionale 2294 · S11 TRENORD 252386:06 AM 6h04 La Spezia Centrale 12:10 PM Como San Giovanni $29 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Como:
A train is $22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Como costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 44 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia and Como as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Como by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Como by bus.
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