There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Como by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
- Take the train from Saronno to Como Lagotrain
5h 29m€27–107Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
11h 58m€138–318Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Comobus FlixBus 1524 / ...
16h 25m€74–119Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
24h 6m€103–163Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BCN - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Como S.Giovannitrain
5h 50m€37–192Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovannitrain
6h 22m€52–277Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BCN - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
7h 46m€130–303Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Milanbus FlixBus N1138
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Como Borghitrain R17 / ...
16h 53m€90–135Drive 941.6 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Comocar 941.6 km
10h 42m€152–219
Barcelona to Como by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Como is to fly and train which costs €26 - €110 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Como is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs €26 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Como. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Como via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Como. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Como S.Giovanni via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Barcelona and Como is 788 km. The road distance is 941.6 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Como without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs €130 - €320.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Barcelona to Como, including transfers.
Barcelona to Como bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Como train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Como is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs €130 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 25m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Como, Italy?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Como S.Giovanni via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Como via Milan in around 16h 25m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–70
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Como Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Como Borghi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Como bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Barcelona to Como train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Como is 942 km. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Barcelona to Como.
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