How to travel from Milan to Como

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Compare bus and train for Milan to Como

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €4.

Distance: 39 km

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from Milan to Como

How to get from Milan to Como by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Milan to Como is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25514
    10:43 AM0h40
    Milan Centrale
    11:23 AMComo San Giovanni
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2494
    7:10 AM0h45
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    7:55 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM0h35
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    11:25 AMComo, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
    101One-way
    0 transfers

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  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 131
    10:50 AM0h48
    Milano Bovisa Politecnico
    11:38 AMComo Borghi
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 131
    10:50 AM0h54
    Milano Bovisa Politecnico
    11:44 AMComo Lago
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleS11 TRENORD 25036
    10:39 AM1h01
    Milan Porta Garibaldi
    11:40 AMComo San Giovanni
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    10:30 AM0h55
    Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1
    11:25 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    11:45 AM0h55
    Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1
    12:40 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    9:00 AM0h55
    Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1
    9:55 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    151One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Milan to Como?

Como, located about 51 miles in the North of Milan, is a beautiful destination for short vacations or day trips. It is easily accessible from Milan, either by train or by bus. It takes between 30 minutes and one hour to reach Como from Milan. Both the train and bus services are available every day.

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Milan to Como?

If you are departing from Milan Centrale, the most affordable way to reach Como is by bus. Buses on this route take around one and a half hours to reach Como Giovanni bus station. The bus service, offered by Trenitalia, is available every day from Milan to Como. The car-sharing option offered by BlaBlaCar is also a cheap way to get to Como. Although many travellers book their bus tickets up to one day in advance of their travel date, the best way to find cheaper tickets is to book your tickets as early as you can.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Milan to Como?

Taking the train is the quickest way to reach Como from Milan. A train trip takes an average of 36 minutes with direct services, while the indirect services, which require a change in Chiasso, take about 56 minutes. Most of the trains that leave Milan for Como have direct services, so it's quite easy to avoid delays when travelling by train. Additionally, trains from Milan to Lake Como are available every day, while bus and car-sharing options, provided by BlaBlaCar, are not as frequent as the train services. There are two departure points in Milan: Milan Centrale and Porta Garibaldi.

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Travel from Milan to Como by Train

Trenitalia runs all Milan to Lake Como train services. Two railway lines connect Milan to Como. You can depart from either Milano Centrale or Milano Porta Garibaldi train station and arrive at Como's S. Giovanni train station. The Milan to Lake Como direct train journey takes as little as 36 minutes to arrive in Lake Como, while the Regionale trains are about 20 minutes slower. The other route is Milan Nord Cadorna to Como Nord Lago. It's slower but has scenic views. The train departs from Milan Nord Cadorna and arrives at Como Nord Lago, which is just a few steps to the lake. This route has hourly departures, and the train takes about an hour to cover the distance. However, there are train services that usually require a change or two along the way. Such trains are slower and will take about two and a half hours to get to Como. Nonetheless, these trains are a perfect fit if you are on a budget.

Travel from Milan to Como by Bus

The roads connecting the two cities have beautiful scenic views, with their magnificent monuments and historical cities. A bus ride is a perfect way to explore these picturesque views. Travelling to Como from Milan takes about one and a half hours, with direct a bus leaving Milan's Centrale bus station to Como's S. Giovanni bus station, which is a 10-minute walk away from the city centre. Trenitalia offers a daily bus services from Milan to Como.

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Como

Travel to Como easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Como.

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There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Como including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Como is a bus with an average price of €4.

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Como:

A bus is €0.72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Como costing on average €5.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Como is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The Milan to Como distance is approximately 39 km.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Como is:
  • Around 115 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Como as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Como:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milano Bovisa Politecnico and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Como, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, Itabus, Lirosi Linee to go to Como by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Como by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Como with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, Lirosi Linee.
  • 104 direct trains per day with Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Como often also extend their vacation to go to Bellagio, Lugano, Milan Centrale, Milan Malpensa Airport, Venice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Como and these popular destinations at a great price.

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