How to travel from Milan to Como

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Compare bus and train for Milan to Como

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $6.

Distance: 24 miles (39 km)

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from Milan to Como

How to get from Milan to Como by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Milan to Como is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25514
10:43AM0h40
Milan Centrale
11:23AMComo San Giovanni
$61One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2494
07:10AM0h45
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
07:55AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25514
10:43AM0h40
Milan Centrale
11:23AMComo San Giovanni
$61One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 131
10:50AM0h48
Milano Bovisa Politecnico
11:38AMComo Borghi
$61One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 131
10:50AM0h54
Milano Bovisa Politecnico
11:44AMComo Lago
$61One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleS11 TRENORD 25036
10:39AM1h01
Milan Porta Garibaldi
11:40AMComo San Giovanni
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:15AM0h55
Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1
11:10AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
11:45AM0h55
Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1
12:40PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:25PM0h55
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
06:20PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$81One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Milan to Lake Como

Located about 85 kilometers to the north of Milan, Lake Como is a beautiful spot for a short break or day trip, and it is easy to reach by train. Anyone traveling in Italy can catch trains from a variety of Milan's train stations, with services departing from Centrale, or Porta Garibaldi. Travelers should pick the most convenient departure point to save time. In total, expect the journey to take between 30 minutes and 1 hour. It might also make sense to book an onward bus ticket from Como or Lecco when you book your train travel, if you are heading to resorts on the northern shores of the lake.

Trains from Milan to Lake Como | Buses from Milan to Lake Como| Return from Lake Como to Milan

Milan to Lake Como Travel Comparison

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Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€5

1:29 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€7

0:36 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Milan to Lake Como?

Cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lake Como


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lake Como. There is one bus service that travels from Milan to Lake Como per day. Buses on this route depart from Milan's Centrale bus station and take 1:30 h to arrive at Lake Como's S. Giovanni bus station. The daily bus from Milan to Lake Como leaves Milan a little after midnight at 0:24 a.m. and arrives in Lake Como at 02:14 a.m. This bus service is offered by Trenitalia. Travelers can also look into car sharing options from Milan to Lake Como offered by Bla Bla Car.


Fastest way to travel from Milan to Lake Como


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The fastest way to travel from Milan to Lake Como is by far taking the train. The quick trip can take as little 36 minutes with direct services, and up to 56 minutes with indirect services requiring a change in Chiasso. Approximately sixty trains from Milan to Lake Como are offered daily, with the first train departing at 5:39 a.m. and the last train departing at 23:09 p.m. Trains leave from either Milan's Centrale or Porta Garibaldi stations and arrive at Lake Como's S. Giovanni station.


Most popular way to travel from Milan to Lake Como


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Milan to Lake Como. Taking a train is three times faster than traveling from Milan to Lake Como by bus while only costing €2 more on average. Additionally, trains from Milan to Lake Como are offered seven days a week throughout the day, while bus and car sharing options, provided by Bla Bla Car, are much less frequent. All trains traveling from Milan to Lake Como are run by Trenitalia.


How to get from Milan to Como

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Como, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Como and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Milan to Como. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Como

Travel to Como easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Como.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Como including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Como is a bus with an average price of $6 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Como:

A bus is $0.89 (€0.72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Como costing on average $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Como is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from Milan to Como is approximately 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Como is:
  • Around 115 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Como as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Como:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milano Bovisa Politecnico and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Como, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, Itabus, Lirosi Linee to go to Como by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Como by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Como with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, Lirosi Linee.
  • 104 direct trains per day with Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Como often also extend their vacation to go to Bellagio, Lugano, Milan Centrale, Milan Malpensa Airport, Venice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Como and these popular destinations at a great price.
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