There are 4 ways to get from Chiasso to Portofino by train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chiasso to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofinotrain Ec
3h 49m€77–111Train via Como Camerlata
cheapest- Take the train from Como Camerlata to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain Re13
6h 2m€27–36Drive 222.3 km
- Drive from Chiasso to Portofinocar 222.3 km
2h 30m€40–58Train via Milan
- Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
3h 58m€45–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiasso to Portofino is to train via Como Camerlata which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chiasso to Portofino is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Chiasso to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Chiasso and arriving at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Chiasso and Portofino is 219 km. The road distance is 222.3 km.
The best way to get from Chiasso to Portofino without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €75 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Chiasso to Portofino, including transfers.
Chiasso to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chiasso station.
Chiasso to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiasso to Portofino is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Chiasso to Portofino.
There are 4525+ hotels available in Portofino.
What companies run services between Chiasso, Switzerland and Portofino, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Chiasso to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino twice a week. Tickets cost €65–95 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
Train from Chiasso to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- 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 Camerlata to S.Margherita Ligure Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Trenord
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