How to get from Florence to Como
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Florence to Como by price and travel time.
- 285 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 30m
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 30m
direct
Bus
€23
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Florence to Como. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 285 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €20, on Tue, Oct 6.
285 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €73Older observation | 3h 30m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€73Older observation3h 30m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Florence to Como: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Florence → Comobus
FlixBus·5h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Florence to Como
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:55 and the last at 18:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 09:55 | 18:10 |
| FlixBus, Itabus, Marinobus | 5 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 09:55
- 10:55
- 11:55
- 12:20
- 13:20
- 14:20
- 16:10
- 17:10
- 18:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusFlorence-Como, Milan Linate-ComoBook →
ITA AirwaysRome Fiumicino-Milan LinateSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Florence to Como works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Florence to Como, about 5h 30m. In total it's roughly €23 over 5h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Florence to Como: common questions
How long does it take to get from Florence to Como?
The most useful route takes about 5h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Florence to Como?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:55 and the last at 18:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Florence to Como?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 09:55 and 18:10.
How far is Como from Florence?
About 285 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Florence to Como cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €23. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Florence to Como?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways.
Can you get from Florence to Como without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 58m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Como?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026