There are 4 ways to get from Cernobbio to Portofino by bus, train, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Como to Genoabus 495 / ...
5h 35m€80–105Train, line 1 ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofinotrain Ec
- Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
6h 1m€27–108Train, line 1 ferry via Milan
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
5h 52m€44–69Drive 222.6 km
- Drive from Cernobbio to Portofinocar 222.6 km
2h 30m€36–52
Cernobbio to Portofino by bus, train, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cernobbio to Portofino is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cernobbio to Portofino is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cernobbio to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini and arriving at Genoa via Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Cernobbio and Portofino is 269 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Cernobbio to Portofino without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €75 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Cernobbio to Portofino, including transfers.
Cernobbio to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Cernobbio to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cernobbio to Portofino is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cernobbio to Portofino.
There are 4543+ hotels available in Portofino.
What companies run services between Cernobbio, Italy and Portofino, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Genoa twice daily. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0185 284670
- [email protected]
- Website
- traghettiportofino.it
Ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- traghettiportofino.it
Ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- traghettiportofino.it
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