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About the train journey from Calais to Como San Giovanni

Want to travel from Calais to Como San Giovanni by train? Start your journey with us.

The train from Calais to Como San Giovanni usually takes 14 hours 2 minutes on average to travel 486 miles (782 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 10 hours 13 minutes. You can expect to find 24 trains per day running on this popular route. As there aren’t any direct services running between Calais and Como San Giovanni, you’ll need to make 2 changes on your way to Como San Giovanni. You can choose to travel with Trenitalia, SBB or TGV Lyria to get to Como San Giovanni. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get the best train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Calais to Como San Giovanni in our Journey Planner. Just remember, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Keep reading for more information about the train journey to Como San Giovanni, including FAQs, timetables with first and last train times and tips on booking cheap train tickets. If you’re ready to book, just start a search for tickets with us today.

Trains to Como San Giovanni from Calais

First train

06:07

Last train

20:31

Departure stationCalais
Arrival stationComo San Giovanni
Journey time

From 10h 13m

Distance

486 miles (782 km)

Frequency

24 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train and bus operators

SBB CFF FFS, SNCF Voyageurs, TGV Lyria, Trenitalia, Trenord

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Calais to Como San Giovanni?

Want to know more about your journey from Calais to Como San Giovanni? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you travel to Como San Giovanni from Calais?

To get to Como San Giovanni from Calais, why not take the train? With 24 trains per day and an average journey time of 14 hours and 2 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Como San Giovanni by train?

On average, it takes around 14 hours and 2 minutes to travel from Calais to Como San Giovanni by train, although you can get there in 10 hours and 13 minutes on the fastest services. With 24 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

Are there high-speed trains from Calais to Como San Giovanni?

Yes, there are high-speed trains available from Calais to Como San Giovanni. TGV Lyria trains offer various classes and onboard services. You'll be able to get there in around 10 hours and 13 minutes on the fastest services.

How fast can trains travel from Calais to Como San Giovanni?

The fastest time a train can travel the 486 miles (782 km) from Calais to Como San Giovanni is 10 hours and 13 minutes.

What are the train times from Calais to Como San Giovanni?

Check out the next trains departing from Calais to Como San Giovanni for Tuesday 14th October 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
07:2918:1810h 49m, 7 changes
07:2918:3511h 6m, 6 changes
07:3319:0811h 35m, 5 changes
08:0019:0811h 8m, 6 changes
09:0819:3510h 27m, 4 changes
11:2721:4010h 13m, 4 changes
13:3703:3513h 58m, 4 changes
14:4907:3516h 46m, 6 changes
16:1608:0815h 52m, 4 changes
16:1609:3517h 19m, 4 changes

Trenitalia, TGV Lyria, SBB and Trenord trains from Calais to Como San Giovanni

You can travel from Calais to Como San Giovanni on Trenitalia, TGV Lyria, SBB and Trenord trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.

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TGV Lyria links France to Switzerland and can travel at a maximum speed of 200 mph (320 km/h). Resulting from the collaboration between SNCF and SBB, TGV Lyria has three comfort classes on all trains. Standard (equivalent to the Second Class TGV, with comfortable seats), Standard 1ère (with more legroom and access to the SNCF show Grand Voyageur at the Gare de Lyon in Paris) and Business 1ère (available all week except Saturday, on some lines only).

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The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).

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Founded by Trenitalia and FNM (Ferrovie Nord Milano), Trenord run suburban and regional trains in Lombardy and from Lombardy to Ticino, the Italian-speaking region in Switzerland. With Trenord, you can travel between Milan, Bergamo, Como, Varese, Pavia, Brescia, Chiasso, Milan Malpensa Airport and Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport in total comfort. All Trenord trains have First and Second Class and offer special discounts to travellers under 14, over 60 and groups.

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What TGV Lyria, Intercity, Trenord and Trenitalia Eurocity classes are there from Calais to Como San Giovanni?

Compare the different travel classes offered by TGV Lyria, Intercity, Trenord and Trenitalia Eurocity when travelling from Calais to Como San Giovanni.

Standard

TGV Lyria’s Standard Class offers comfortable seats and access to the dining car, perfect for an economical trip in comfort.

  • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
  • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
  • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
  • PlugPlugPower sockets
  • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom
  • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area
  • TicketTicketFull ticket flexibility
  • AdultPassengerAdultPassengerWelcome service
  • RestaurantRestaurantComplimentary meal at seat
  • BarBarUnlimited drinks

    Première

    When travelling in Première with TGV Lyria, you will have additional legroom, the comfort of a first-class seat, as well as food sold at your seat.

    • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
    • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
    • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
    • PlugPlugPower sockets
    • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom
    • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area
    • TicketTicketFull ticket flexibility
    • AdultPassengerAdultPassengerWelcome service
    • RestaurantRestaurantComplimentary meal at seat
    • BarBarUnlimited drinks

      Première Signature

      If you prefer to travel in style, upgrade to Première Signature class and enjoy a welcome drink, a meal on board and much more.

      • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
      • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
      • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
      • PlugPlugPower sockets
      • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom
      • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area
      • TicketTicketFull ticket flexibility (1)
      • AdultPassengerAdultPassengerWelcome service
      • RestaurantRestaurantComplimentary meal at seat
      • BarBarUnlimited drinks
      • (1) Check conditions when selecting the ticket.

      Economy

      Take advantage of the restaurant carriage which offers a menu made of high-quality produce. Travelling with kids? Choose your seats in the dedicated Family Zone.

      • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
      • PlugPlugPower sockets
      • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
      • ChildPassengerChildPassengerFamily area
      • PlugPlugPower sockets at each seat
      • LuggageLuggageExtra luggage
      • SeatSeatFold-down table
      • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area

        First Class

        In First Class, you'll get to travel in comfortable seats, enjoy free WiFi, as well as more space for your luggage and individual plug sockets (German + Swiss).

        • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
        • PlugPlugPower sockets
        • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
        • ChildPassengerChildPassengerFamily area
        • PlugPlugPower sockets at each seat
        • LuggageLuggageExtra luggage
        • SeatSeatFold-down table
        • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area

          Second Class

          Explore Lombardy and its neighbouring regions at an affordable price. You don't need to reserve a seat – just sit back and enjoy the views around you.

          • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
          • PlugPlugPower sockets

            First Class

            You can travel in Trenord's First Class only if you have a First Class ticket. Store your luggage in the dedicated luggage racks, sit back and enjoy your journey.

            • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
            • PlugPlugPower sockets

              Second Class

              From spacious armchairs to at-seat power sockets and reading lights, you’ve got everything you need to enjoy your journey in EuroCity's Second Class.

              • SeatSeatSeat reservation
              • PlugPlugPower sockets
              • PlusPlusClothes hanger
              • ReadingReadingReading light
              • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
              • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
              • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
              • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom

                First Class

                In addition to all the services available in Second Class, you’ll get to enjoy extra-wide and comfier seats, more legroom, and an at-seat catering service in EuroCity’s First Class:

                • SeatSeatSeat reservation
                • PlugPlugPower sockets
                • PlusPlusClothes hanger
                • ReadingReadingReading light
                • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
                • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
                • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
                • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom

                  What are the onboard services on TGV Lyria, Intercity, Trenord and Trenitalia Eurocity?

                  Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Calais to Como San Giovanni.

                  LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?

                  You can take luggage on board TGV Lyria trains without worrying about weight restrictions, so long as you're able to carry it yourself.

                  RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?

                  There are two refreshment options on board TGV Lyria trains:

                  Le Bistrot: Available in the café-bar carriage or at your seat, with a Standard or Première TGV Lyria ticket.
                  La Table: A French-Swiss dining experience available with a Première Signature TGV Lyria ticket.

                  WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

                  Free WiFi is available on board. To get online, connect to the network _WIFI_LYRIA when you're on the train and go to the TGV Lyria Portal in your browser.

                  ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?

                  Families can reserve two different areas on the train:

                  The Family Square, located in carriages 6, 16, 7 or 17 in Standard (Second Class). This is a set of four seats facing one another, with space for a pushchair.
                  Club 4, which is also a set of 4 seats facing one another around a table.

                  You will also find baby changing facilities, including a baby changing table on the upper deck of carriages 7 and 17, and the lower deck of carriages 1 and 11.

                   

                  ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?

                  Bikes are allowed on board, so long as they're folded or their wheels are detached. Bikes must also be placed in suitable storage cases (no larger than 130 x 90 cm).

                  PetPetCan I bring pets on board?

                  Small pets may travel with TGV Lyria, as long as they are carried in a carrier or container no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm. Pets must be placed on your lap or by your feet and must travel with their own ticket at a flat rate of €7.

                  Dogs on a lead may travel on TGV Lyria trains, but they must be muzzled throughout the journey and placed by your feet. Passengers must pay a flat-rate ticket fee of €20.

                  WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

                  2 seats in carriages 1 or 11 in First Class are reserved for passengers with reduced mobility. You can request one of these seats when making your booking. If these spaces are no longer available, you can reserve a standard seat. You can also reserve assistance at the train station for help folding and storing your wheelchair.

                  InfoInfoWhat else do I need to know?

                  You can travel with musical instruments if they're stored in a case no larger than 130 x 90 cm. If you're going skiing, snowboards and skis are allowed on board (one pair of skis or one snowboard per person). They must be stored in their covers.

                  LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?

                  You can take as much luggage as you want on SBB Intercity trains, provided that it fits in the luggage racks provided.

                  RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?

                  Many SBB Intercity trains will have a restaurant or bistro carriage so you can buy food and drink throughout your journey. You may be able to sit at a table in the restaurant carriage or take your meal back to your seat.

                  WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

                  There are plug sockets on SBB trains. You can also enjoy free WiFi on Intercity trains via the SBB FreeSurf portal.

                  ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?

                  There is pushchair storage available on the train, as well as a baby changing toilet onboard. On Intercity trains, there is also a dedicated family carriage.

                  ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?

                  You can take your bicycle onboard SBB Intercity trains. Between 21st March and 31st October, it's compulsory to reserve a bike space on some Intercity trains. You must also buy a ticket for your bike at a ticket office, ticket machine or online.

                  PetPetCan I bring pets on board?

                  Dogs under 30cm in height can travel for free if they're in a carrier and placed under your seat. Larger dogs can travel with you if you buy a Dog Day Pass for CHF 25, which can be purchased at a ticket office, at a ticket machine, online or on the SBB app. The pass is valid for a day on trains, ships, trams and buses in most Swiss cities.

                  WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

                  SBB Intercity trains have priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility, as well as a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

                  InfoInfoWhat else do I need to know?

                  There is a Business Zone and a Quiet Zone in First Class on SBB Intercity trains.

                  LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?
                  • You can take your bags on board Trenord trains free of charge, provided their dimensions do not exceed 80 x 110 x 40cm.
                  • You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
                  RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?

                  At the moment, a restaurant service is not available on Trenord trains. However, you can take your own food on board so pick up some snacks at the station before you set off.

                  WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

                  Trenord do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.

                  ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?
                  • Children under 4 travel for free on all Trenord trains if they don’t occupy a seat and sit on an adult’s lap.
                  • Children aged 4-13 get 50% off the standard fare.
                  ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?
                  • Each passenger can take only one bike onboard Trenord trains. Folding bikes and scooters that do not exceed the maximum dimensions of 80 x 120 x 45cm are allowed on board free of charge.
                  • If you can’t fold your bike, you may be able to take it onboard some Trenord trains. However, you’ll need to buy a ticket both for you and for your bike. Please note that the last coaches of some trains are only reserved for bikes of those working in the food delivery sector.
                  PetPetCan I bring pets on board?
                  • Small pets can travel on all Trenord trains free of charge, if they’re placed in a carrier or cage of max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm.
                  • Bigger dogs are allowed on all trains if they have a ticket for unlimited travel for the whole day you’re travelling. They also need to be kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
                  • Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
                  • Pets are not allowed on board on weekdays from 07:00 to 09:30 and from 17:30 to 19:30.
                  WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

                  Passengers with disabilities can:

                  • Request, through the Lombardy Region, the IVOL regional card, which allows them to travel at a discounted price
                  • Buy the ticket on board without going through control checks
                  • Access the train with CartaBlu (free card for disabled passengers that live in Italy)

                  To request special assistance, passengers will need to call the toll-free number 800210955 (active every day from 08:15 to 19:45) at least 48 hours before departure.

                  LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?
                  • You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Eurocity trains free of charge.
                  • In most cases, there are no luggage size limits – you can even travel with musical instruments and sports equipment. You’ll just need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
                  RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?
                  • You’ll find a Bar-Bistrò on Eurocity trains that are travelling between Italy, Switzerland and Germany.
                  • A minibar trolley service is also available – you can choose from a wide range of snacks and drinks.
                  WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

                  Free WiFi is available on Eurocity Giruno trains.

                  ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?

                  Children under 4 can travel for free if they're accompanied by an adult and don't occupy a seat.

                  ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?

                  Not all Eurocity trains allow you to take your bike on board – you’ll need to check in advance if you can travel with your bike. If that’s the case, you’ll need to buy a ticket and book your bike space before departure at the ticket office.

                  PetPetCan I bring pets on board?

                  Guide and assistance dogs can travel for free and don't need a ticket.

                  WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

                  All of Trenitalia’s Eurocity trains offer dedicated spaces to passengers with disabilities.

                  InfoInfoWhat else do I need to know?

                  A quiet area (or Area Silenzio) is available on all Eurocity Giruno trains.

                  How do I find cheap train tickets from Calais to Como San Giovanni?

                  If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.

                  1. Book in advance

                  The price of train tickets from Calais to Como San Giovanni starts at § one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Most train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months ahead of time, so if you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find cheaper tickets.

                  2. Be flexible with your travel times

                  If you can, consider travelling outside of 'peak hours' (generally between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays) as many train companies increase their ticket prices during these commuter times.

                  3. Buy a rail pass

                  If you're visiting multiple locations on your trip, buying a rail pass can be cheaper than buying individual tickets. We're official retailers of Interrail Passes that are valid for travel within one country or multiple countries across Europe.

                  4. Choose a slower or connecting train

                  On some busier routes, you might have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have some extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare.

                  5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts

                  Many train companies in Europe will often run sales on tickets throughout the year or offer discounts to senior/youth/group travellers, so keep an eye out!

                  6. Take a night train

                  Save on accommodation and use the night to travel by sleeper train to your next destination.

                  For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

                  §Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

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