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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus bus 1514
    5h 25m
    €38–57

  2. Train, line 1 ferry via Monza

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain train S11
    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 7m
    €26–31

  3. Train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the train from Lugano 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
    5h 33m
    €56–136

  4. Drive 245.7 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Portofinocar car 245.7 km
    2h 46m
    €43–62

Lugano to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lugano to Portofino.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Lugano to Portofino via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Rapallo in around 5h 25m.

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