There are 15 ways to get from Portsmouth to Como by train, plane, ferry, bus, night train, train (Eurostar), car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LGW - MXP
7h 6m€78–211Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
19h 12m€269–405Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Comobus
25h 30m€156–240Train, night train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
22h 59m€255–519Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LHR - MXP
7h 2m€95–399Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LHR - LIN
7h 22m€99–329Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LCY - LIN
7h 27m€119–473Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LGW - LIN
7h 31m€82–321Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LTN - MXP
7h 52m€81–261Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane STN - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovannitrain
8h 47m€87–395Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
9h 14m€212–584Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
23h 27m€389–698Bus via Antwerp
- Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
- Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Luganobus
27h 32m€112–193Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Comocar
13h 41m€320–405Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Comocar
14h 43m€217–363
Portsmouth to Como by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Como is to train and fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Como is to bus and fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €95 - €400.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Como. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Como via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg Park&Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Como. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Embankment station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Como is 1044 km.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Como without a car is to ferry and train which takes 19h 12m and costs €260 - €410.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Portsmouth to Como, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Como bus services, operated by National Express, depart from University of Portsmouth station.
Portsmouth to Como train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Como is to bus which takes 25h 30m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €380 - €700 and takes 23h 27m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Como, Italy?
You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Como via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg Park&Drive in around 25h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Como S. Giovanni via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, and Zürich HB in around 23h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Luton Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Luton Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Luton Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €20–130
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Southern
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Como bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Como is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 7:08 PM in Portsmouth and 8:08 PM in Como.
Portsmouth to Como train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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