The distance between Lake Como and Asti is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lake Como to Asti by ferry, 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 bus to Como San Giovanni Stazione FS then Milan and then to Asti.
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Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Alessandria.
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There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Asti by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).
The distance between Lake Como and Asti is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (91 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Lake Como and Asti by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Asti is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Asti, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Asti. We recommend that you drive to Asti. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Como and Asti. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Asti. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS and Milan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
ASF Autolinee srl, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lake Como and Asti. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Asti. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Alessandria. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Asti is Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Asti. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Lake Como and Asti. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Asti is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 10m | €24($24) | once daily | 215km (134 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €22($22) | every 2 hours | 220km (137 miles) |
Bus to Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, train | 3h 45m | €58($58) | 5 times a week | 216km (134 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 50m | €21($21) | hourly | 216km (134 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €31($31) | on demand | 201km (125 miles) |
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The following major airports near Asti offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.