How to travel from Cosenza to Como, Italy

The distance between Cosenza and Como is around 1,070km (665 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cosenza to Como by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Milan Malpensa (MXP).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Afragola then Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,115km (693 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Como

There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Como by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Cosenza and Como is around 1,070km (665 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 939km (583 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Cosenza and Como by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Como is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cosenza and Como. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola, Napoli Afragola and Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenitalia Intercity Night and Trenord run train services between Cosenza and Como. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Cosenza and Como. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cosenza to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Cosenza and Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cosenza to Como. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Milan Malpensa (MXP). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Como is Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Como. Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Cosenza and Como. The distance is around 1,115km (693 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Como is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Como

Transport options from Cosenza to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
€68($68)
5 times a day1,108km (689 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 50m
€195($195)
5 times a day1,070km (665 miles)
Bus to Lamezia Terme Airport, plane and train4h 20m
€120($120)
5 times a day1,108km (688 miles)
Bus to Lamezia Terme Airport, plane and train4h 40m
€180($180)
5 times a day1,103km (685 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 10m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,113km (692 miles)
Train via Milano P.Garibaldi17h 20m
€130($130)
once daily1,184km (736 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
€72($72)
twice daily1,139km (708 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€170($170)
on demand1,115km (693 miles)

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Airports near Como

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

MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Como
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
52km (33 miles) from Como
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Como