There are 5 ways to get from Cernobbio to Portofino by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
4h 36m€45–74Train
cheapest- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofinotrain Ec
4h 45m€28–113Bus
- Take the bus from Como to Milanbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 21m€74–101Drive 222.6 km
- Drive from Cernobbio to Portofinocar 222.6 km
2h 30m€37–53Train #2
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Camogli S.Fruttuosotrain Re13
5h 49m€42–52
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 Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop via Como and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cernobbio to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Cernobbio and Portofino is 222 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Cernobbio to Portofino without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 36m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Cernobbio to Portofino, including transfers.
Cernobbio to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Cernobbio to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Cernobbio to Portofino is to train via Milan which takes 4h 36m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Cernobbio, Italy and Portofino, Italy?
You can take a bus from Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini to Portofino via Como San Giovanni, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and S.Margherita L.-Port in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini to Portofino via Como, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop in around 5h 21m.
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)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Camogli S.Fruttuoso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Cernobbio to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Cernobbio to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cernobbio to Portofino is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cernobbio to Portofino.
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