What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Como?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Como is to train and fly which costs €35 - €180 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Como?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Como is to ferry and fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Como?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Como. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Como via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Como?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Como. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Como S.Giovanni via Milano Porta Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.

How far is it from Messina to Como?

The distance between Messina and Como is 1051 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Como without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Como without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Como?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Messina to Como, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Como bus from?

Messina to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Como train from?

Messina to Como train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Como?

The best way to get from Messina to Como is to bus which takes 19h 25m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 18h 28m.

Where does the Messina to Como bus arrive?

Messina to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Messina to Como train arrive?

Messina to Como train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano P.Garibaldi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Messina to Como?

Book your Messina to Como train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Como?

Book your Messina to Como bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Como?

There are 5282+ hotels available in Como.

Messina to Como - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Como by ferry, plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane REG - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Forlanini to Monzatrain
4. Take the train from Monza to Como S.Giovannitrain
5h 52m
€81–211
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
6h 28m
€38–173
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovannitrain
12h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Comobus FlixBus 1524 / ...
19h 25m
€53–144
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Messina to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Comocar
25h 7m
€134–256
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane REG - MXP
5h 52m
€92–311
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
6h 42m
€53–173
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovannitrain
7h 1m
€81–275
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa San Giovanni to Rho-Fieratrain
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Como S.Giovannitrain S11
13h 50m
€158–279
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Milano P.Garibalditrain 96704
2. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovannitrain S11
18h 28m
€88–137

Messina to Como by bus

15Weekly Buses

19h 25mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,051.4 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Como, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina to Como via Milan in around 19h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Como S.Giovanni via Milano Porta Garibaldi in around 18h 28m.

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