There are 4 ways to get from Como to Portovenere 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 La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
4h 49m€55–98Train
cheapest- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to La Spezia Centraletrain Ec
5h 59m€21–126Bus
- Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1bus flibco
- Take the bus from Milan to La Speziabus N1508
7h 36m€30–57Drive 284.1 km
- Drive from Como to Portovenerecar 284.1 km
3h 10m€46–67
Como to Portovenere by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Portovenere is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Portovenere is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Portovenere via Milan and La Spezia - Questura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at La Spezia Centrale via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Como and Portovenere is 285 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.
The best way to get from Como to Portovenere without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Como to Portovenere, including transfers.
Como to Portovenere bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.
Como to Portovenere train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Portovenere is to train via Milan which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Portovenere, Italy?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Portovenere via Milano Centrale and La Spezia Centrale in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Portovenere via Milan Malpensa Airport T1, Milan, La Spezia, and La Spezia - Questura in around 7h 36m.
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 La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flibco
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Portovenere bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport T1 station.
Como to Portovenere train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Portovenere is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Como to Portovenere.
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