How to travel from Rimini to Como, Italy

The distance between Rimini and Como is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rimini to Como by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance382km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rimini and Como

There are several options for getting from Rimini to Como by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Rimini and Como is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Rimini and Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rimini to Como is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Rimini and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rimini and Como. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rimini to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Rimini and Como. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Rimini and Como. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rimini to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Rimini and Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rimini to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Rimini and Como. The distance is around 382km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rimini to Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rimini and Como

Transport options from Rimini to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€74($74)
every 3 hours370km (230 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€30($30)
twice daily385km (239 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€58($58)
on demand382km (238 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