How to travel from Lake Como to Vibo Valentia, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Vibo Valentia is around 1,027km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lecco then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Napoli Afragola and then to Vibo Valentia-Pizzo.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milano - Lampugnano M1 and then to Vibo Valentia.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Vibo Valentia.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,225km (761 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Vibo Valentia

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Vibo Valentia by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Lake Como and Vibo Valentia is around 1,027km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 992km (617 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Lake Como and Vibo Valentia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Vibo Valentia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Vibo Valentia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lake Como and Vibo Valentia. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lake Como to Vibo Valentia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varenna Esino, Milano Centrale, Napoli Afragola and Vibo Valentia-Pizzo. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Trenord, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lake Como and Vibo Valentia. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 10hrs, 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 Vibo Valentia. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Vibo Valentia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lecco and Milano - Lampugnano M1. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

Autostradale and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Lake Como and Vibo Valentia. Buses run twice a week and take around 16h 40m 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 Vibo Valentia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the train to Vibo Valentia-Pizzo. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Vibo Valentia is Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Vibo Valentia. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Vibo Valentia. The distance is around 1,225km (761 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Vibo Valentia is to take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Vibo Valentia

Transport options from Lake Como to Vibo Valentia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
€165($165)
once a week1,027km (638 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane4hrs
€125($125)
once a week1,090km (677 miles)
Ferry to Bellano, train and plane4h 10m
€175($175)
once a week1,057km (657 miles)
Train
10hrs
€195($195)
once a week1,248km (776 miles)
Bus
16h 40m
€88($88)
twice a week1,362km (846 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
€220($220)
on demand1,225km (761 miles)

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Airports near Vibo Valentia

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

SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Vibo Valentia
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Vibo Valentia
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Vibo Valentia