How to travel from Bolzano to Como, Italy

The distance between Bolzano and Como is around 305km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bolzano 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.

👋 Also check out ComoBolzano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Verona Porta Nuova

Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Verona and then to Como.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bolzano and Como

There are several options for getting from Bolzano to Como by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Bolzano and Como is around 305km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (112 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Bolzano and Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bolzano to Como is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Bolzano and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bolzano and Como. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bolzano to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and ItaloTreno run train services between Bolzano and Como. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Bolzano and Como. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bolzano to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Verona. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bolzano and Como. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bolzano to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Bolzano and Como. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bolzano to Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bolzano and Como

Transport options from Bolzano to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Verona Porta Nuova + 1 similar
3h 20m
€85($85)
every 4 hours340km (211 miles)
Train3h 40m
€70($70)
6 times a week340km (211 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
€29($29)
6 times a week363km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€46($46)
on demand305km (190 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