There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Portofino by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
5h 7m€71–115Train via Monza
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain Re80
- Take the train from Monza to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain Re13
6h 31m€29–38Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milan to Genoabus N1508 / ...
6h 17m€126–175Drive 274.5 km
- Drive from Locarno to Portofinocar 274.5 km
3h 10m€50–72
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Portofino is to train via Monza which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Portofino is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Genoa via Bellinzona, Milan - Famagosta and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Locarno and Portofino is 282 km. The road distance is 274.5 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Portofino without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Locarno to Portofino, including transfers.
Locarno to Portofino bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Portofino is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €180 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Portofino, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Portofino via Milano Centrale and S.Margherita L.-Port in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Portofino via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, Milan - Famagosta, Milan, and Genoa in around 6h 17m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to S.Margherita Ligure Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Onebus
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Portofino bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Locarno to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Portofino is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Locarno to Portofino.
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