How to travel from Potenza to Como, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Como is around 873km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Potenza to Como by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ComoPotenza if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Chiasso.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Autolinee Ventre

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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance919km (571 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Como

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Como by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Potenza and Como is around 873km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 798km (496 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Potenza and Como by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Como is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Como. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Potenza and Como. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Potenza and Como. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Potenza and Como with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 12h 20m.

Autolinee Ventre run regular bus services between Potenza and Como. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP). instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Potenza and Como. The distance is around 919km (571 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Como is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

How do I get from Potenza to Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Como

Transport options from Potenza to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 60m
€69($69)
twice daily912km (566 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane5hrs
€125($125)
twice daily873km (542 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 35m
€110($110)
twice daily912km (566 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€115($115)
once daily995km (618 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€59($59)
twice a week953km (592 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€165($165)
on demand919km (571 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