How to travel from Pisa to Como, Italy

The distance between Pisa and Como is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pisa to Como by 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 ComoPisa if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pisa (PSA) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Como S. Giovanni.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan Via Giulio Natta - Lampugnano.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Autolinee Federico

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pisa and Como

There are several options for getting from Pisa to Como by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Pisa and Como is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Pisa and Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pisa to Como is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Pisa and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pisa and Como. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pisa to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Pisa and Como. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Pisa and Como. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pisa to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan Via Giulio Natta - Lampugnano. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between Pisa and Como. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pisa to Como. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Como S. Giovanni. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Como is Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Como. Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Pisa and Como. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pisa to Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pisa and Como

Transport options from Pisa to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€83($83)
hourly429km (266 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale4h 50m
€66($66)
every 4 hours346km (215 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 10m
€120($120)
hourly1,318km (819 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
€26($26)
4 times a week398km (248 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€51($51)
on demand338km (210 miles)

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Airports near Como

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

MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Como
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
52km (33 miles) from Como
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Como