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How to get fromPortofino to Lake Maggioreby ferry, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Line 1 ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain train Re1 / ...
    6h
    €33–59

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapallo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus 1514
    2. Take the bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Stresabus bus Re4
    6h 9m

  3. Drive 239.8 km

    1. Drive from Portofino to Stresacar car 239.8 km
    2h 26m
    €38–55

  4. Line 1 ferry, train via Locarno

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    6h 1m
    €67–180

Portofino to Lake Maggiore by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portofino to Lake Maggiore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.8 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?

You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Rapallo, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lampugnano, Rho Fieramilano, Rho Fiera Milano, and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 6h 9m.

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