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How to get fromLago di Como to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lago di Como to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

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    1. Take the train from Lecco to Milano Centraletrain train Re8
    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
    4h 59m
    €32–56

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus bus FlixBus 1524 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus bus 1514
    5h 15m
    €35–53

  3. Drive 218.5 km

    1. Drive from Como to Portofinocar car 218.5 km
    2h 28m
    €35–50

  4. Train, line 1 ferry via Como S. Giovanni

    1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni 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 1m
    €45–102

Lago di Como to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Como to Portofino via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Rapallo in around 5h 15m.

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