How to travel from Lake Como to Livorno, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Livorno is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lake Como to Livorno 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 LivornoLake Como if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Pisa (PSA).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Livorno Centrale.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Livorno Train Station.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Livorno.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Livorno

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Livorno by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Lake Como and Livorno is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Lake Como and Livorno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Livorno is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Livorno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lake Como and Livorno. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lake Como to Livorno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varenna Esino, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Trenord, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lake Como and Livorno. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Livorno. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Livorno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS and Bologna. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lake Como and Livorno. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 20m 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 Livorno. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Pisa (PSA). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Livorno is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Livorno. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Livorno. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Livorno is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Livorno

Transport options from Lake Como to Livorno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar
5hrs
€105($105)
hourly1,660km (1,031 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane6h 5m
€250($250)
every 3 hours1,987km (1,235 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€140($140)
hourly516km (321 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
€50($50)
twice a week523km (325 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€66($66)
on demand365km (227 miles)

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Airports near Livorno

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

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Livorno
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Livorno
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Livorno