What is the cheapest way to get from Como to Portofino?

The cheapest way to get from Como to Portofino is to train which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Como to Portofino?

The fastest way to get from Como to Portofino is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Portofino?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Rapallo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Portofino?

No, there is no direct train from Como 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 3h 37m.

How far is it from Como to Portofino?

The distance between Como and Portofino is 281 km. The road distance is 218.5 km.

How do I travel from Como to Portofino without a car?

The best way to get from Como to Portofino without a car is to train via Milan which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Como to Portofino?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Como to Portofino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Portofino bus from?

Como to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.

Where do I catch the Como to Portofino train from?

Como to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Portofino?

The best way to get from Como to Portofino is to train via Milan which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Como to Portofino bus arrive?

Como to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Como to Portofino train arrive?

Como to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Como to Portofino?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Portofino is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Como to Portofino.

Where can I stay near Portofino?

There are 4748+ hotels available in Portofino.

Como to Portofino - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Como to Portofino by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
3h 37m
€53–118
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Como Camerlata to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain Re13
4h 28m
€26–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus 1514
5h 15m
€34–51
Drive 218.5 km
1. Drive from Como to Portofinocar 218.5 km
2h 28m
€35–50

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Distance: 280.9 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Portofino via Milano Centrale and S.Margherita L.-Port in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Portofino via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Rapallo in around 5h 15m.

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