The average train between Como and Bologna takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Como to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Como and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Como is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Como to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Como station and arriving at Bologna station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Como to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
Como to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Como to Bologna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Como and Bologna is 229.4 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Bologna Centrale via Milano Centrale in around 1h 59m.