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How to get fromLake Lucerne to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Lucerne to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Flüelen to Chiassotrain train Ic2
    2. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    7h 11m
    €95–251

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luzern to Milanbus bus FlixBus N401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus bus 1514
    8h 45m
    €51–83

  3. Drive 411.5 km

    1. Drive from Lucerne to Portofinocar car 411.5 km
    4h 28m
    €72–103

  4. Train, line 1 ferry via Camorino

    1. Take the train from Flüelen to Cadenazzotrain train
    2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    8h 45m
    €105–221

  5. Train, line 1 ferry via Cadenazzo

    1. Take the train from Flüelen to Cadenazzotrain train
    2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Monzatrain train
    3. Take the train from Monza to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    10h 15m
    €69–93

Lake Lucerne to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Lake Lucerne, Switzerland and Portofino, Italy?

You can take a bus from Luzern, Werkhofstrasse to Portofino via Luzern, Weinbergli, Luzern, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Rapallo in around 8h 45m.

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