How to travel from Como to San Gimignano, Italy

The distance between Como and San Gimignano is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Como to San Gimignano by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
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Bus

Take the bus to Poggibonsi.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to San Gimignano.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and San Gimignano

There are several options for getting from Como to San Gimignano by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Como and San Gimignano is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (194 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Como and San Gimignano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Como to San Gimignano is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Como and San Gimignano. We recommend that you drive to San Gimignano. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Como and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan, Poggibonsi and Poggibonsi Fs [2]. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Como and San Gimignano. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 50m 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 San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. 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 San Gimignano. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to San Gimignano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Como to San Gimignano

Compare travel optionsbetween Como and San Gimignano

Transport options from Como to San Gimignano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€415($415)
hourly791km (491 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€375($375)
every 2 hours849km (528 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€36($36)
every 20 mins435km (270 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€60($60)
on demand398km (247 miles)

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Airports near San Gimignano

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano