How to travel from Como to Venice, Italy

The distance between Como and Venice is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

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

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Train via Milano Centrale

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)

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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Venice

There are several options for getting from Como to Venice by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Como and Venice is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Como and Venice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Como to Venice is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Venice. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Como and Venice with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 30m.

Swiss Railways, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Como and Venice. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 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 Venice. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Venice Mestre. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Como and Venice. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 25m 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 Venice. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia S. Lucia. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Venice is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Venice. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Venice. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Venice is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Como to Venice

Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Venice

Transport options from Como to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Milano Centrale + 1 similar
3h 10m
€69($69)
5 times a day312km (194 miles)
Train3h 30m
€190($190)
once daily312km (194 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€22($22)
6 times a week336km (209 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€45($45)
on demand299km (186 miles)

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Airports near Venice

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

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Venice
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Venice
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Venice