How to travel from Lake Como to Cremona, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Cremona is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lake Como to Cremona 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 CremonaLake Como if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Cremona.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lecco then Sesto San Giovanni Piazza Primo Maggio and then to Cremona.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Cremona.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Cremona

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Cremona by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3h 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 Lake Como and Cremona is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (69 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Lake Como and Cremona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Cremona is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Cremona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lake Como and Cremona. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lake Como to Cremona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varenna Esino and Milano Centrale. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Trenord run train services between Lake Como and Cremona. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Lake Como and Cremona. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Cremona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lecco and Sesto San Giovanni Piazza Primo Maggio. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Lecco Trasporti, Autostradale and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lake Como and Cremona. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Cremona. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Cremona. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Cremona is Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Cremona. 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 Lake Como and Cremona. The distance is around 156km (97 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 Lake Como to Cremona is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Lake Como to Cremona

Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Cremona

Transport options from Lake Como to Cremona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€105($105)
every 2 hours202km (125 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€23($23)
once daily223km (138 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€29($29)
on demand156km (97 miles)

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Airports near Cremona

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

PMF
Parma Airport (PMF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Cremona
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Cremona
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Cremona