The cheapest and fastest coaches from Florence to Como
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Florence to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Como will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 8 buses that leave Florence for Como every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 284 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:157h10Florence, Guidoni Tram T218:25Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)£371One-way1 change
FlixBus11:556h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)18:25Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)£391One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:105h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)23:55Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)£461One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:105h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)23:40Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)£461One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:205h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)20:15Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)£481One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:105h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)23:40Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)£461One-way0 changes
0542:155h40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:55Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)£571One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:205h40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)20:00Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)£481One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:105h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)23:55Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)£461One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:205h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)20:15Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)£481One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Florence to Como
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £95.
Distance: 284 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £100 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Florence to Como bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Como coaches for today, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 14:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h40 | 20:00 Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h55 | 20:15 Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 19 May | |||||
054 | 2:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h00 | 8:15 Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 0 changesdirect | |
054 | 2:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h40 | 7:55 Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 7h10 | 18:25 Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h30 | 18:25 Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Itabus or Marino Autolinee to find the best option for your trip from Florence to Como.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Itabus or Marino Autolinee to find the best option for your trip from Florence to Como.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Florence to Como.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Como
Buses from Florence to Como run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 284 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 284 km |
Average bus duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee from Florence to ComoYou can travel by bus between Florence to Como with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Florence to Como coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Como by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Como, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Florence and Como
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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