How to travel from Ancona to Como, Italy

The distance between Ancona and Como is around 463km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ancona to Como by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bergamo and then to Como Lungo Lario Trieste.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance479km (298 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and Como

There are several options for getting from Ancona to Como by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Ancona and Como is around 463km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Ancona and Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ancona to Como is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Como. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ancona to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Ancona and Como. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ancona and Como. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ancona to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bergamo. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

FlixBus, ASF Autolinee srl and Lecco Trasporti run regular bus services between Ancona and Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ancona to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Como is Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Como. Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ancona and Como. The distance is around 479km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ancona and Como

Transport options from Ancona to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€77($77)
hourly463km (288 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
€40($40)
twice daily557km (346 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€87($87)
on demand479km (298 miles)

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Airports near Como

The following major airports near Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Como
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
52km (33 miles) from Como
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Como