How to travel from Como to Imperia, Italy

The distance between Como and Imperia is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Como to Imperia 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 ImperiaComo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Imperia.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Imperia.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Imperia.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Imperia

There are several options for getting from Como to Imperia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Como and Imperia is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (151 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Como and Imperia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Como to Imperia is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and Imperia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Imperia. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Como and Imperia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Como and Imperia. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Como and Imperia. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Como to Imperia. We recommend that you take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Imperia. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Imperia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Imperia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Como and Imperia. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Imperia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Como to Imperia

Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Imperia

Transport options from Como to Imperia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€120($120)
once daily286km (178 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€27($27)
twice daily393km (244 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€51($51)
on demand282km (175 miles)

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Airports near Imperia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Imperia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
197km (123 miles) from Imperia
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Imperia