There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Locarno 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 Milanbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus
5h 56mCHF 124–164Line 1 ferry, train via Monza
cheapest- Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
- Take the train from S.Margherita Ligure Portofino to Monzatrain
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 42mCHF 26–31Line 1 ferry, train
- 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 Locarnotrain
6h 5mCHF 66–95Drive 270.9 km
- Drive from Portofino to Locarnocar 270.9 km
3h 4mCHF 46–66
Portofino to Locarno by ferry, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Locarno is to line 1 ferry and train via Monza which costs SFr 25 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Portofino to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milano - Famagosta and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Portofino and Locarno is 306 km. The road distance is 270.9 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Locarno without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Portofino to Locarno, including transfers.
Portofino to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Portofino to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Locarno is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Portofino to Locarno.
There are 2956+ hotels available in Locarno.
What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Locarno, Debarcadero via Genoa, Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milan - Famagosta, Milano - Famagosta, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico in around 5h 56m.
- 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
- CHF 16–30
- 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 Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–16
- 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
- CHF 10
- Schedules at
- traghettiportofino.it
Ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligure
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 10
- Schedules at
- traghettiportofino.it
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