There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Como by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
6h 21m€167–488Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Aostabus
- Take the bus from Aosta to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Como P.le S. Gottardobus
7h 26m€24–59Drive 342.1 km
- Drive from Geneva to Comocar 342.1 km
3h 46m€61–87Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
4h 5m€81–217Train
- Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
- Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain Re80
6h 39m€153–500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Como Borghitrain R17 / ...
7h 39m€31–53Fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
5h 2m€148–301
Geneva to Como by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Como is to bus which costs €24 - €60 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Como is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Como. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Como P.le S. Gottardo via Aosta and Milan Malpensa Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Como. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Geneva and Como is 479 km. The road distance is 342.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Como without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 21m and costs €160 - €490.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Geneva to Como, including transfers.
Geneva to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Como is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 21m and costs €160 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 7h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Como, Italy?
You can take a train from Genève to Como S. Giovanni via Zürich HB in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Como P.le S. Gottardo via Aosta, Milan, and Milan Malpensa Airport T1 in around 7h 26m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–650
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–360
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–280
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–430
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Aosta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aosta to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Como P.le S. Gottardo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aosta station.
Geneva to Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Como is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Geneva to Como.
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