There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Cernobbio by bus, ferry, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Comobus 495 / ...
4h 58m€83–106Line 1 ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
- Take the train from S.Margherita Ligure Portofino to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
5h 51m€25–31Line 1 ferry, train via Milan
- Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
- Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
5h 6m€33–58Drive 218.4 km
- Drive from Portofino to Cernobbiocar 218.4 km
2h 23m€36–51
Portofino to Cernobbio by ferry, foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Cernobbio is to line 1 ferry and train which costs €25 - €35 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Portofino to Cernobbio is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Cernobbio. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini via Como - San Rocchetto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Portofino and Cernobbio is 264 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Cernobbio without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €80 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Portofino to Cernobbio, including transfers.
Portofino to Cernobbio bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Portofino to Cernobbio bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Cernobbio is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Portofino to Cernobbio.
There are 6405+ hotels available in Cernobbio.
What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Cernobbio, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Como twice daily. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0185 284670
- [email protected]
- Website
- traghettiportofino.it
Ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligure
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- traghettiportofino.it
Ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligure
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- traghettiportofino.it
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