Athens, Greece to Como: Road Trip Guide & Distance

924.7 miles 1488.1 km · straight line
1109.6 miles estimated 1785.7 km · driving distance
22h 19min estimated drive time
€197 - €243 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Athens, Greece from Como?

The distance from Athens, Greece to Como is 924.7 miles (1488.1 km) as the crow flies. Como is located NW of Athens, Greece. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1109.6 miles, taking about 22h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Athens, Greece is in Greece, while Como is in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Greece and Como. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Athens, Greece to Como

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 19min €197 - €243 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 47min $89–$166* Budget
Train ~29h 1min $133–$388* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Greece & Como

Quick Facts

Athens, Greece
37.98°N, 23.73°E
Europe/Athens
70m elevation
Como
45.81°N, 9.09°E
Europe/Rome
201m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients