How to travel from Milan to Como

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Travel Information between Milan and Como

distanceDistance24 miles (39 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $6
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 30 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Regionale

Take a train or bus to travel 24 miles (39 km) from Milan to Como. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Milan to Como.

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from Milan to Como

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

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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.

Regionale
10:43AM0h39
Milan Centrale
11:22AMComo San Giovanni
$61One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale
10:43AM0h39
Milan Centrale
11:22AMComo San Giovanni
$61One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
06:20AM0h35
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
06:55AMComo
$81One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Regionale
10:50AM0h48
Milano Bovisa Politecnico
11:38AMComo Borghi
$61One-way
0 transfers
Regionale
10:50AM0h54
Milano Bovisa Politecnico
11:44AMComo Lago
$61One-way
0 transfers
Regionale
10:39AM1h01
Milan Porta Garibaldi
11:40AMComo San Giovanni
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:25PM0h55
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
06:20PMComo
$71One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:30PM0h55
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
08:25PMComo
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:35PM1h50
Milan
08:25PMComo
$91One-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.

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Milan to Lake Como Travel Comparison

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Travel Time

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buses

€5

1:29 h

1 Month Ahead

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€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

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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.

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Find the best route from Milan to Como with FlixBus and Trenitalia. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

    FAQs: Travel from Milan to Como

    FAQs: 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

    You can get to Como from Milan 2 different ways: train or bus.

    The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Como is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

    Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $6 (€5).

    The fastest way to get to Como from Milan is by bus with an average travel time of 30 min.

    Other travel options to Como take longer:

    Getting to Como by train takes 39 min on average.

    Como is approximately 24 miles (39 km) away from Milan.

    The average frequency per day from Milan to Como is:

    • 4 buses per day.
    • Around 29 trains per day.

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

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Milan to Como:

    • Most travelers board their bus from Milano, Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
    • Most travelers catch their train from Milan Centrale and arrive in Como San Giovanni.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Como:

    • You can take a bus from Milan to Como with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar. Cheap tickets can be found for $5 (€4) with FlixBus from Milan to Como.
    • You can go to Como from Milan by train with Regionale, Malpensa Express or Trenord. You'll see cheap train tickets for $6 (€5) with Regionale from Milan to Como on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Milan to Como with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 4 direct buses per day to Como with FlixBus.
    • You can find 1 direct train per day to Como with Regionale or Trenord.

    Direct services to Como tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Looking to extend your trip from Milan to Como? Many Omio customers who go from Milan to Como usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Bellagio, Milan Malpensa Airport, Milano Centrale or Lugano. If you're looking to explore Bellagio, Milan Malpensa Airport, Milano Centrale or Lugano from Como, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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