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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Como
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$27 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bologna to Como by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Como is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 255209:50 AM4h33Bologna Centrale2:23 PMComo San Giovanni$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
24943:30 AM4h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:55 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652+
Regionale TRENORD 255347:26 PM1h57Bologna Centrale9:23 PMComo San Giovanni$761One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale TRENORD 255167:50 AM4h33Bologna Centrale12:23 PMComo San Giovanni$311One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · S13 TRENORD 24340 · Regionale TRENORD 11439:50 AM4h18Bologna Centrale2:08 PMComo Borghi$311One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · S9 TRENORD 24944 · S11 TRENORD 252469:50 AM4h20Bologna Centrale2:10 PMComo San Giovanni$311One-way2 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM4h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:25 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM5h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM5h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:25 AMComo, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)$421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Como:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Como costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 116 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Como as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Como by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, TPER spa, Lirosi Linee to go to Como by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia EuroCity.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Lirosi Linee.
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