There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Cernobbio 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 via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
4h 16m€36–63Train
cheapest- Take the train from S.Margherita Ligure Portofino to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
4h 35m€28–36Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan to Comobus FlixBus 1524 / ...
5h 28m€78–103Drive 218.4 km
- Drive from Portofino to Cernobbiocar 218.4 km
2h 23m€36–51
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Cernobbio is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 35m.
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 Milan and Como - San Rocchetto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Portofino to Cernobbio. However, there are services departing from S.Margherita L.-Port and arriving at Como S.Giovanni via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Portofino and Cernobbio is 218 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Cernobbio without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 16m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Portofino to Cernobbio, including transfers.
Portofino to Cernobbio bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Portofino to Cernobbio train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from S.Margherita L.-Port station.
The best way to get from Portofino to Cernobbio is to train via Milan which takes 4h 16m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Cernobbio, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini via S.Margherita L.-Port, Milano Centrale, Como S.Giovanni, and Como - San Rocchetto in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portofino to Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini via Genoa, Milan, Como, and Como - San Rocchetto in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €6–10
- 2nd Class
- €8–11
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from S.Margherita Ligure Portofino to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Portofino to Cernobbio bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Portofino to Cernobbio train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Cernobbio is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Portofino to Cernobbio.
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