How to travel from Sorrento to Como, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and Como is around 754km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sorrento 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.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Como.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance860km (534 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Como

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Como by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Sorrento and Como is around 754km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Sorrento and Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Como is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Como. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi and Milano Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Sorrento and Como. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7hrs, 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 Sorrento and Como. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Sorrento and Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP). instead which will take 3h 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 Sorrento and Como. The distance is around 860km (534 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Como

Transport options from Sorrento to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€73($73)
hourly793km (493 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane3h 50m
€120($120)
every 2 hours754km (469 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 20m
€115($115)
hourly793km (493 miles)
Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi + 1 similar
6h 55m
€110($110)
twice daily875km (544 miles)
Train7hrs
€125($125)
hourly875km (543 miles)
Bus
14h 35m
€56($56)
twice daily932km (579 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€130($130)
on demand860km (534 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