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There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Como by train, bus, night 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.

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Train

  1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni

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Night bus, train

  1. Take the night bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Piacenza Central Train Station
  2. Take the train from Piacenza to Milano Greco Pirelli
  3. Take the train from Milano Greco Pirelli to Como S.Giovanni

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Como

Drive

  1. Drive from Rome to Como

Fly to Milan Linate, train

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Linate (LIN)
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni

Fly to Milan Malpensa, train

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
  2. Take the train from Saronno to Como Borghi

Fly to Milan Bergamo, bus, train

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Bergamo (BGY)
  2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni

Fly to Verona, train

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Verona (VRN)
  2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni

Fly to Bologna, train

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ)
  2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni

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The most affordable way to get from Rome to Como is to night bus and train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 41m.

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The quickest way to get from Rome to Como is to fly and train which costs €40 - €270 and takes 3h 50m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma Tiburtina TiBus and arriving at Como. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Como. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

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The distance between Rome and Como is 514 km. The road distance is 624.4 km.

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The best way to get from Rome to Como without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €35 - €180.

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It takes approximately 4h to get from Rome to Como, including transfers.

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Rome to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma Tiburtina TiBus station.

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Rome to Como train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

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The best way to get from Rome to Como is to train which takes 4h and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 9h 25m.

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Map of how to get from Rome to Como.
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  • Distance: 513.5 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Rome to Como via Milano Centrale in around 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Como twice daily. Tickets cost €50 - €70 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

Airlines
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€40 - €220
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate via Naples
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€40 - €220
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€110 - €210
Flights from Rome to Bologna
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€40 - €190
Neos
Website
neosair.it
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price
€35 - €170
Flights from Rome to Verona
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
When
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €230
Flights from Rome to Bologna
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Monday
Estimated price
€30 - €170
FlexFlight ApS
Website
flexflight.dk
Flights from Rome to Milan Bergamo
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€95 - €250
Flights from Rome to Verona
Ave. Duration
1h 17m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€160 - €310
Aeroitalia
Website
aeroitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Bergamo
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€95 - €250
Royal Jordanian
Website
rj.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€430 - €2400
Flights from Rome to Bologna
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€40 - €190
Air Connect
Website
air-connect.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Bergamo
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€80 - €170
Middle East Airlines
Website
mea.com.lb
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€110 - €210
Gulf Air Bahrain
Website
gulfair.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
€65 - €200
Train operators
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€40 - €120
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€40 - €55
Base Standard
€70 - €95
Base Premium
€85 - €120
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€14 - €55
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€14 - €20
Base Standard
€30 - €45
Base Premium
€35 - €55
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€18 - €65
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€18 - €25
Base Standard
€35 - €50
Base Premium
€45 - €65
ItaloTreno
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€30 - €90
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€30 - €50
Smart Low Cost
€35 - €45
Smart Flex
€60 - €90
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€12 - €45
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€16 - €23
Smart Low Cost
€12 - €15
Smart Flex
€30 - €45
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€16 - €55
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€19 - €26
Smart Low Cost
€16 - €20
Smart Flex
€35 - €55
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni
Ave. Duration
39 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€22 - €40
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Milano Greco Pirelli to Como S.Giovanni
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€13 - €23
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 23m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€50 - €95
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Trenitalia EuroCity
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Email
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
Ave. Duration
37 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€18 - €55
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
€18 - €25
1st Class
€35 - €55
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 23m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€35 - €95
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
€35 - €50
1st Class
€65 - €95
Trenord
Phone
+39 02 7249 4494
Email
my-link@trenord.it
Website
trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
Ave. Duration
39 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€4 - €6
Website
https://www.trenord.it/
Website
https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Piacenza to Milano Greco Pirelli
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€5 - €8
Website
https://www.trenord.it/
Website
https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Greco Pirelli to Como S.Giovanni
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€2 - €4
Website
https://www.trenord.it/
Website
https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Saronno to Como Borghi
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€2 - €4
Website
https://www.trenord.it/
Website
https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 52m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€10 - €13
Website
https://www.trenord.it/
Website
https://www.trenord.it/en/
Trenitalia Intercity
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Como
Ave. Duration
9h 25m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€50 - €70
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Itabus
Phone
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website
itabus.it
Night bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Piacenza Central Train Station
Ave. Duration
7h 4m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€19 - €27
Website
https://www.itabus.it/en/home
TerraVision IT
Email
customerservices@terravision.eu
Website
terravision.eu
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€6 - €10
Website
https://www.terravision.eu/
Flibco
Phone
+352 26 58 57 1
Email
info@flibco.com
Website
flibco.com
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€10 - €13
Website
https://www.flibco.com/en
Autostradale
Phone
+39 02 3008 9000
Email
mail@autostradale.it
Website
autostradale.it
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€4 - €16
Website
https://autostradale.it/?lang=en-GB
Standard Rate
€11 - €16

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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Milan Linate Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.

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Rome to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como station.

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Rome to Como train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Como is 624 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Rome to Como.

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