How to travel from Como to Trento, Italy

The distance between Como and Trento is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Como to Trento 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 TrentoComo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Trento.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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Bus

Take the bus to Verona and then to Trento.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Trento.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance252km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Trento

There are several options for getting from Como to Trento by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Como and Trento is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Como and Trento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Como to Trento is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and Trento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Trento. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Verona Porta Nuova. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Swiss Railways, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Como and Trento. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Trento. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Verona. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Como and Trento. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 55m 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 Trento. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Trento. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Trento is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Trento. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Trento. The distance is around 252km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Trento is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Trento

Transport options from Como to Trento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€79($79)
every 4 hours284km (177 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale3h 10m
€67($67)
6 times a week284km (177 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€26($26)
6 times a week305km (190 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€38($38)
on demand252km (156 miles)

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Airports near Trento

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

VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Trento
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Trento
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Trento