There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Como by train (Trenitalia), 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 Genova P.Za Principe to Como S.GiovanniEc
2h 40m€12–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Como495
3h 50m€11–35Drive 186.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Como186.2 km
1h 59m€30–43Train via Milan
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano CentraleIc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S. GiovanniRe80 / ...
3h 43m€16–37
Genoa to Como by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Como is to bus which costs €11 - €35 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Como is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Como. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Como S.Giovanni. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Genoa and Como is 183 km. The road distance is 186.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Como without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €12 - €90.
The train from Genova P.Za Principe to Como S.Giovanni takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Genoa to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Como train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Como is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €12 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €35 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Como, Italy?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Como S.Giovanni twice daily. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Como once daily. Tickets cost €11–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €60–90
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como station.
Genoa to Como train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Como S.Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Como is 186 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Genoa to Como.
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