There are 4 ways to get from Como to French Riviera by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
9h 15m€69–119Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Como Borghi to Milano Cadornatrain R17 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nicebus 492
- Take the train from Nice Riquier to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain C13
11h 11m€54–82Drive 443.5 km
- Drive from Como to French Rivieracar 443.5 km
4h 42m€72–104Bus
- Take the bus from Como to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Toulonbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Pôle de Santébus 878
13h 54m€54–79
Como to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to French Riviera is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 13h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Como to French Riviera is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Gare Routière and Lycée. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at St Raphael Valescure via Milano Centrale, Ventimiglia and Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Como and French Riviera is 445 km. The road distance is 443.5 km.
The best way to get from Como to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Como to French Riviera, including transfers.
Como to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to French Riviera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to French Riviera is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 13h 54m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Les Heures Claires via Milano Centrale, Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Les Heures Claires via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Toulon, Gare Routière, Pôle de Santé, and Lycée in around 13h 54m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Como to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Como to French Riviera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to French Riviera is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Como to French Riviera.
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