How to travel from Como to Florence, Italy

The distance between Como and Florence is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Como to Florence by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Milano Centrale and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Fly

Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €405($405)
Operated bySwiss Airways+ 6 others

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bologna then take the train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance352km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Florence

There are several options for getting from Como to Florence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Como and Florence is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Como and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Como to Florence is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Florence. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Swiss Railways, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Como and Florence. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Como and Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Como and Florence. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and arrive at Florence (FLR) - via Zurich (ZRH). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Como to Florence. There is however a flight that goes via Zurich (ZRH). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Como to Florence typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and and arrive into Florence (FLR).

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Como and Florence. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Florence

Transport options from Como to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€75($75)
hourly351km (218 miles)
Fly + 1 similar
3h 5m
€405($405)
hourly713km (443 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€365($365)
every 2 hours771km (479 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€39($39)
once daily357km (222 miles)
Train and Bus5h 45m
€110($110)
twice a week345km (214 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€53($53)
on demand352km (219 miles)

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Airports near Florence

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence