Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Como travel guide

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You're Going to Love Como

With a population of 81 975, Como is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Como has to offer.

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When to visit Como

Como in December
Estimated hotel price
$480
1 night at 3-star hotel
Como in December
Estimated hotel price
$480
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Como in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 134 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Como, with an average rainfall of 35 mm.

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How to Get to Como

Plane

Although Como doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 39 km from Como. The shortest flight to Como from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 40h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Verona takes 1h 15m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 09m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 3 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 153 km and will cost you around $21. From Verona, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Como doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 39 km from Como. The shortest flight to Como from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 40h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Verona takes 1h 15m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 09m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 3 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 153 km and will cost you around $21. From Verona, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Como

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Como

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,634 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Como

Average rates range from around $243 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $515 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Como

Most booked hotels in Como

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Hilton Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$406+
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Palace Hotel Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$350+
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Albergo Firenze
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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B&B Hotel Como
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$108+
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Hotel Metropole Suisse
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$244+
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Hiring a car in Como

Expect to pay $3.47 per litre in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.54 and $55.39. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Como, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.47 per litre in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.54 and $55.39. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Como, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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