How to travel from Imperia to Como, Italy

The distance between Imperia and Como is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Imperia 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.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance284km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imperia and Como

There are several options for getting from Imperia to Como by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Imperia and Como is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (151 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Imperia and Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Imperia to Como is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Imperia and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imperia and Como. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imperia to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Imperia and Como. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Imperia and Como. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Imperia 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 5h 25m.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Imperia and Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imperia to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Imperia and Como. The distance is around 284km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imperia to Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

How do I get from Imperia to Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Imperia and Como

Transport options from Imperia to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
€59($59)
every 4 hours288km (179 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€27($27)
twice daily389km (242 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€52($52)
on demand284km (177 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