How to travel from Lake Como to Ravenna, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Ravenna is around 360km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lake Como to Ravenna 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 RavennaLake Como if you're planning a return trip.

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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.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €525($525)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Verona and then to Ravenna.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Ferry to Bellano, train

Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale then Bologna Centrale and then to Forli.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Ravenna.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance360km (223 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Ravenna

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Ravenna by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Lake Como and Ravenna is around 360km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Lake Como and Ravenna 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 Ravenna is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Ravenna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Ravenna. We recommend that you drive to Ravenna. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Como and Ravenna. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Ravenna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS and Verona. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lake Como and Ravenna. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 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 Ravenna. 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 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Ravenna is Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Ravenna. 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 Ravenna. The distance is around 360km (223 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 Ravenna is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Ravenna

Transport options from Lake Como to Ravenna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Train
5h 35m
€525($525)
twice a week995km (618 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€35($35)
once a week438km (272 miles)
Ferry to Bellano, train + 2 similar
4hrs
€48($48)
twice a week396km (246 miles)
Bus and Train4h 20m
€80($80)
twice daily392km (243 miles)
Ferry and Train4h 20m
€48($48)
once daily458km (284 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€55($55)
on demand360km (223 miles)

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Airports near Ravenna

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

FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Ravenna
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Ravenna
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Ravenna