How to travel from Lake Como to Florence, Italy
The distance between Lake Como and Florence is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lake Como to Florence by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Florence → Lake Como if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Florence (FLR).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost€410($415)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
- Duration3h 20m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€42($42)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Florence
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Florence by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Lake Como and Florence is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Lake Como and Florence by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Florence is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Florence. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Firenze Santa Maria Novella. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Como and Florence. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Firenze Santa Maria Novella. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Florence. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Florence. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Florence is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Florence
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 15m | €410($415) | hourly | 744km (462 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 10m | €350($350) | every 2 hours | 809km (503 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €385($385) | every 2 hours | 707km (440 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 3h 20m | €42($42) | every 2 hours | 388km (241 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 3h 50m | €76($76) | hourly | 384km (238 miles) |
| Bus to Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, train | 5h 30m | €43($43) | 6 times a week | 389km (242 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 7h 30m | €18($18) | every 3 hours | 416km (258 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €56($56) | on demand | 369km (229 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Como and Florence
Airlines
Luxair
Train operators
Bus companies
ASF Autolinee srl
Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l.
Ferry operators
Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
Airports near Florence
The following major airports near Florence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Florence
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Florence
Forlì Airport (FRL)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Florence