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Travelling from Lake Como to Florence by train
Planning to travel from Lake Como to Florence soon? Why not take the train - the average journey time by train between Como San Giovanni and Florence is 9 hours and 5 minutes, with around 11 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
There's no direct train from Lake Como to Florence, so you'll need to change trains at least once. Take one of the regional trains covering the route from Como San Giovanni to Milan and then continue your journey on a high-speed Frecciarossa or Italo train and you'll be at the cradle of the Renaissance before you even know it. Want to travel in style? Why not upgrade to First Class - you'll enjoy plenty of amenities on board, including larger seats and an at-seat catering service offering some delicious Italian gourmet food.
Getting off at Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station, you'll find the city's landmarks only a few minutes away - we're looking at you, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.
Have we not convinced you yet? Scroll down for more information about the train journey from Lake Como to Florence, including train times, ticket prices and some useful FAQs.
Como San Giovanni to Florence by train
It takes an average of 3h 36m to travel from Como San Giovanni to Florence by train, over a distance of around 177 miles (284 km). There are normally 61 trains per day travelling from Como San Giovanni to Florence and tickets for this journey start from £20.61 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:49 | |
| Departure station | Como San Giovanni | |
| Arrival station | Florence | |
| Journey time | From 2h 44m | |
| Distance | 177 miles (284 km) | |
| Frequency | 61 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £20.61 | |
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FAQs about the train journey from Como San Giovanni to Florence
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Cheap train tickets from Como San Giovanni to Florence
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Como San Giovanni to Florence by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.