There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Como 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 28m€82–104Line 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
4h 55m€23–27Line 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
4h 36m€32–56Drive 214 km
- Drive from Portofino to Comocar 214 km
2h 20m€35–50
Portofino to Como by ferry, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Como is to line 1 ferry and train which costs €23 - €28 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Portofino to Como is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Como. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Como via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Portofino and Como is 260 km. The road distance is 214 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Como without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €80 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Portofino to Como, including transfers.
Portofino to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Portofino to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Como is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Portofino to Como.
There are 5821+ hotels available in Como.
What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Como, 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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