How to travel from Como to Monopoli, Italy

The distance between Como and Monopoli is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Como to Monopoli by plane, 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 MonopoliComo if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+

Fly to Brindisi (BDS), Train

Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Monopoli.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Reggio Emilia Av and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Monopoli.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance975km (606 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Monopoli

There are several options for getting from Como to Monopoli by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Como and Monopoli is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 860km (534 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Como and Monopoli by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Como to Monopoli is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and Monopoli, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Monopoli. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Swiss Railways, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Como and Monopoli. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 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 Monopoli. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Como and Monopoli. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m 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 Monopoli. We recommend that you fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Monopoli. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Monopoli is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Monopoli. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Monopoli. The distance is around 975km (606 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Monopoli is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Como to Monopoli

Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Monopoli

Transport options from Como to Monopoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Brindisi (BDS), Train + 5 similar
3h 35m
€70($70)
hourly1,055km (656 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
€61($61)
hourly921km (572 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane3h 40m
€110($110)
every 2 hours1,013km (629 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane3h 40m
€100($100)
hourly1,040km (646 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€120($120)
every 2 hours879km (546 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane3h 55m
€100($100)
hourly907km (563 miles)
Train + 2 similar
8h 10m
€125($125)
twice a week945km (587 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale11hrs
€140($140)
once daily947km (588 miles)
Train via Bari Centrale11h 20m
€86($86)
twice daily1,155km (718 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€64($64)
once daily995km (618 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€145($145)
on demand975km (606 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Como and Monopoli

Airports near Monopoli

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Monopoli
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Monopoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Monopoli