There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Lago di Como by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
2h 59m€20–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
3h 1m€12–90Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Comobus 495 / ...
3h 50m€18–28Drive 185.5 km
- Drive from Genoa to Comocar 185.5 km
1h 59m€30–44Train via Como S. Giovanni
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain 9998
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovannitrain Re80
3h 16m€31–48Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Comobus FlixBus 1524 / ...
4h€13–24
Genoa to Lago di Como by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lago di Como is to bus via Milan which costs €12 - €24 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lago di Como is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Como. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Como S.Giovanni. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Genoa and Lago di Como is 184 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lago di Como without a car is to train via Milan which takes 2h 59m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Genoa to Lago di Como, including transfers.
Genoa to Lago di Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Lago di Como train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lago di Como is to train via Milan which takes 2h 59m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Lago di Como, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovanni via Milano Centrale in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Como twice daily. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €6–10
- 2nd Class
- €8–11
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €60–90
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Lago di Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como station.
Genoa to Lago di Como train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Lago di Como is 185 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Genoa to Lago di Como.
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