How to travel from San Gimignano to Como, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Como is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Como by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Como

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Como by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between San Gimignano and Como is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (194 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from San Gimignano and Como by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Como is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Como. We recommend that you drive to Como. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Como. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2], Poggibonsi and Milan. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Como. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 San Gimignano and Como. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Como is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from San Gimignano to Como

Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Como

Transport options from San Gimignano to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 45m
€415($415)
hourly790km (491 miles)
Train to Firenze Rifredi, plane4h 45m
€375($375)
every 2 hours849km (527 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€34($34)
every 20 mins431km (268 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€60($60)
on demand399km (248 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