The distance between Genoa and Como is around 184km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Genoa to Como 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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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni.
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Take the bus to Milan and then to Como.
There are several options for getting from Genoa to Como by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).
The distance between Genoa and Como is around 184km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Genoa and Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Genoa to Como is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Como. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Genoa and Como with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 35m.
Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Genoa and Como. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Genoa and Como. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
FlixBus, RegioJet and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Genoa and Como. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Como S.Giovanni. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Genoa and Como. The distance is around 187km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Milano Centrale + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €54($54) | every 4 hours | 188km (117 miles) |
Train | 2h 35m | €60($60) | once daily | 184km (114 miles) |
Bus | 2h 55m | €19($19) | every 4 hours | 190km (118 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €29($29) | on demand | 187km (116 miles) |
Autokar Polska
Autolinee Federico
The following major airports near Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.