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How to get fromLocarno to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    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 23m
    €68–165

  2. Train, line 1 ferry via Monza

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain train
    2. Take the train from Monza to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    7h 47m
    €28–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus bus 1514
    7h 37m

  4. Drive 274.5 km

    1. Drive from Locarno to Portofinocar car 274.5 km
    3h 10m
    €48–69

Locarno to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Portofino, Italy?

You can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Portofino via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, lotto m1 m5, Lotto Fieramilanocity, Lampugnano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Rapallo in around 7h 37m.

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