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

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

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain train Re1 / ...
    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
    6h 11m
    €35–60

  2. Train, line 1 ferry via Pavia

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain train Re1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Paviatrain train S13
    3. Take the train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 36m
    €28–161

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stresa to Rho Fiera Milanobus bus Re4
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus bus 1514
    6h 32m

  4. Drive 239.2 km

    1. Drive from Stresa to Portofinocar car 239.2 km
    2h 26m
    €38–54

  5. Train, line 1 ferry via Locarno

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    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
    6h 15m
    €68–172

Lake Maggiore to Portofino by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

You can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Portofino via Stresa, Rho Fiera Milano, Rho Fieramilano, Lampugnano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Rapallo in around 6h 32m.

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