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How to get fromDesenzano del Garda to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Desenzano del Garda to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    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 15m
    €44–83

  2. Train, line 1 ferry via Milan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Lambratetrain train Re6 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofinotrain train Ec
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 39m
    €30–198

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brescia - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus bus 1514
    7h 26m
    €42–66

  4. Drive 233.7 km

    1. Drive from Desenzano del Garda to Portofinocar car 233.7 km
    3h 36m
    €37–53

Desenzano del Garda to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Desenzano del Garda, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

You can take a bus from Desenzanino to Portofino via Brescia, Brescia - North Bus Station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Rapallo in around 7h 26m.

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