What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Portofino?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Portofino is to train and line 1 ferry via Monza which costs €26 - €31 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Portofino?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Portofino is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Portofino?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Genoa via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Lugano to Portofino?

The distance between Lugano and Portofino is 256 km. The road distance is 245.7 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Portofino without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Portofino without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Portofino?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Lugano to Portofino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Portofino bus from?

Lugano to Portofino bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where does the Lugano to Portofino bus arrive?

Lugano to Portofino bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Portofino?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Portofino is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Lugano to Portofino.

Where can I stay near Portofino?

There are 4631+ hotels available in Portofino.

Lugano to Portofino - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 1 ferry, and 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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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoabus N456 / ...
4h 51m
€76–101
Train, line 1 ferry via Monza
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain S11
2. Take the train from Monza to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain
3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
7h 7m
€26–31
Train, line 1 ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
5h 43m
€54–84
Drive 245.7 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Portofinocar 245.7 km
2h 47m
€44–64

Lugano to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.6 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Lugano to Portofino via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Genoa in around 4h 51m.

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