There are 5 ways to get from Como to Portofino by train, bus, 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 Como S. Giovanni to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofinotrain Ec
3h 41m€26–137Bus
- Take the bus from Como to Milanbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoabus 500 / ...
4h 46m€75–101Drive 218.5 km
- Drive from Como to Portofinocar 218.5 km
2h 28m€36–52Train via Milan
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
3h 53m€47–78Train via Como Camerlata
- Take the train from Como Camerlata to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain Re13
4h 28m€26–33
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Portofino is to train via Como Camerlata which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Portofino is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Genoa via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Como and Portofino is 215 km. The road distance is 218.5 km.
The best way to get from Como to Portofino without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €26 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Como to Portofino, including transfers.
Como to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Portofino is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €26 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Portofino, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino twice a week. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Trenord also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Portofino via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Genoa in around 4h 46m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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 Camerlata to S.Margherita Ligure Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
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
- €4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Como to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Portofino is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Como to Portofino.
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