How to travel from Como to Ostia, Italy

The distance between Como and Ostia is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Como to Ostia by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Milano Centrale, Fly

Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Roma Termini.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Lido di Ostia.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance659km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Ostia

There are several options for getting from Como to Ostia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Como and Ostia is around 536km (333 miles).

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Como and Ostia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Como to Ostia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and Ostia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Ostia. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Roma Termini and Piramide. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Swiss Railways, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Como and Ostia. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Ostia. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Rome Fiumicino Airport. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Como and Ostia. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 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 Ostia. We recommend that you take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Ostia. The distance is around 659km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Ostia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Ostia

Transport options from Como to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly + 2 similar
2h 55m
€135($135)
every 2 hours536km (333 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€130($130)
hourly571km (355 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 40m
€165($165)
every 2 hours603km (375 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€89($89)
5 times a day637km (396 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€55($55)
every 20 mins695km (432 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€100($100)
on demand659km (409 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

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

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia