How to travel from Lake Como to Forli, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Forli is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lake Como to Forli by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Bologna Centrale and then to Forli.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Ferry, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Forli.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €535($540)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Forlì - Terminal autobus Piazzale Martiri d'Ungheria.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Forlì.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Forli

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Forli by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Lake Como and Forli is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (182 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Lake Como and Forli by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Forli is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Forli, 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 Lake Como and Forli. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lake Como to Forli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varenna Esino, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Trenord, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lake Como and Forli. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Forli. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Forli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS and Bologna. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

FlixBus and Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A. run regular bus services between Lake Como and Forli. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 25m 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 Forli. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Forli. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Forli is Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Forli. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) 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 Forli. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Forli is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Forli

Transport options from Lake Como to Forli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€130($130)
every 4 hours393km (244 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train
4h 40m
€535($540)
every 4 hours961km (597 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€27($27)
3 times a week376km (233 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€65($65)
on demand354km (220 miles)

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Airports near Forli

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

FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Forli
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Forli
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Forli