There are 5 ways to get from Como to Lienz by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle
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 Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Fr
- Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
8h 59m€100–162Drive 435.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Como to Lienzcar 435.5 km
5h 6m€73–106Bus
- Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N95
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus
12h 25m€90–153Train, bus, shuttle
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the bus from Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Bruneck
- Take the train from Bruneck to Lienztrain 400
9h 29m€192–287Train via Verona
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
- Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
9h 16m€98–212
Como to Lienz by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Lienz is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Lienz is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Milan, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Lienz via Milano Centrale and Fortezza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Como and Lienz is 495 km. The road distance is 435.5 km.
The best way to get from Como to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €100 - €170.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Como to Lienz, including transfers.
Como to Lienz bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.
Como to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Lienz is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Lienz via Milano Centrale, Fortezza/Franzensfes, and Fortezza in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Lienz Bahnhof via Milan Malpensa Airport T1, Milan, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 25m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flibco
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Lienz bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport T1 station.
Como to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Lienz is 436 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Como to Lienz.
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