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How to get fromChiasso to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiasso to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chiasso to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofinotrain train Ec
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    5h 5m
    €87–228

  2. Train, line 1 ferry via Como Camerlata

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Como Camerlata to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain train Re13
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    7h 18m
    €26–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus bus FlixBus 1524 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus bus 1514
    6h 19m
    €33–52

  4. Drive  222.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiasso to Portofinocar car 222.3 km
    2h 30m
    €39–57

  5. Train, line 1 ferry via Milan

    1. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    5h 14m
    €47–103

Chiasso to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Chiasso, Switzerland and Portofino, Italy?

You can take a train from Chiasso to Portofino via Como S. Giovanni, Como, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Rapallo in around 6h 19m.

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