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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Como
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of DKK 259 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of DKK 259, while a flight costs an average of DKK 2,781.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
DKK 259 Average price Cheapest | DKK 510 Average price | DKK 2,781 Average price | DKK 1,603 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Como
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Como, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Como:
A train is DKK 251 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Como costing on average DKK 510.
A train is DKK 2,522 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Como costing on average DKK 2,781.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around DKK 259 compared to roughly DKK 1,603 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 1,344. The journey takes 6h 17m versus 5h 18m 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 Lyon to Como
How to get from Lyon to Como by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Como is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM8h39Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:54 AMComo, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)DKK 6731One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM8h39Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:54 AMComo, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)DKK 6731One-way1 transfer
Fastest
T754176:25 PM1h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:25 PMMilan Malpensa AirportDKK 4,1811One-way0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287+
Regionale TRENORD 255385:23 PM6h00Lyon Part Dieu11:23 PMComo San GiovanniDKK 8001One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287+
Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 1915:23 PM6h21Lyon Part Dieu11:44 PMComo LagoDKK 8131One-way2 transfers
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S11 TRENORD 25082+
185193:50 PM7h20Lyon Part Dieu11:10 PMComo San GiovanniDKK 1,1761One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM9h04Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:39 PMComo, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)DKK 6931One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM10h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:25 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)DKK 8161One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM9h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)DKK 8241One-way1 transfer
VY1225 · VY634210:35 PM14h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:05 PMMilan Malpensa AirportDKK 1,1001One-way1 transfer
VY1225 · VY633010:35 PM10h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:10 AMMilan Malpensa AirportDKK 1,1241One-way1 transfer
VY1225 · VY633610:35 PM11h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 AMMilan Malpensa AirportDKK 1,1241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Como:
A train is DKK 251 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Como costing on average DKK 510.
A train is DKK 2,522 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Como costing on average DKK 2,781.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Como as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Travel with Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, AJet, Air Baltic, Twin Jet, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Como by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Como by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Como by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
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