There are 3 ways to get from Como to Cinque Terre by train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Monterossotrain Ec
4h 42m€91–260Train via Milan
cheapest- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain Ic
4h 47m€41–99Drive 284 km
- Drive from Como to Cinque Terrecar 284 km
3h 27m€45–65
Como to Cinque Terre by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Cinque Terre is to train via Milan which costs €40 - €100 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Corniglia via Monterosso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Como and Cinque Terre is 259 km. The road distance is 284 km.
The best way to get from Como to Cinque Terre without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €90 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Como to Cinque Terre, including transfers.
Como to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
Como to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Monterosso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Cinque Terre is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Como to Cinque Terre.
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What companies run services between Como, Italy and Cinque Terre, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Monterosso twice a week. Tickets cost €85–260 and the journey takes 4h 24m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Monterosso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–260
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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