How to travel from Lake Como to Tivoli, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Tivoli is around 635km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lake Como to Tivoli 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 TivoliLake Como if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Pescara (PSR) then take the train to Tivoli.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale then Roma Tiburtina and then to Tivoli.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tivoli.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance644km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Tivoli

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Tivoli by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €635 ($635).

The distance between Lake Como and Tivoli is around 635km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 530km (329 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Lake Como and Tivoli by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Tivoli is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €635 ($635).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Tivoli, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Tivoli. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Tivoli. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Como and Tivoli. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Tivoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS and Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lake Como and Tivoli. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 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 Tivoli. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Tivoli. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Tivoli is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Tivoli. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Tivoli. The distance is around 644km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Tivoli is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Tivoli

Transport options from Lake Como to Tivoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
6h 15m
€56($56)
every 20 mins781km (485 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane4h 25m
€635($635)
every 4 hours664km (412 miles)
Ferry to Bellano, train and plane4h 30m
€105($105)
every 4 hours635km (395 miles)
Ferry to Bellano, train and plane5h 35m
€140($140)
every 4 hours842km (523 miles)
Ferry to Bellano, train and plane5h 55m
€130($130)
every 4 hours701km (436 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€43($43)
twice daily708km (440 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€66($66)
every 2 hours690km (429 miles)
Train and Bus11h 15m
€41($41)
every 2 hours712km (443 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€95($95)
on demand644km (400 miles)

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Airlines

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Airports near Tivoli

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

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Tivoli
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Tivoli
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Tivoli