What is the cheapest way to get from Portofino to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Locarno is to train via Monza which costs SFr 28 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portofino to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Portofino to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Portofino and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Rapallo and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Portofino and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Portofino to Locarno. However, there are services departing from S.Margherita L.-Port and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Portofino to Locarno?

The distance between Portofino and Locarno is 282 km. The road distance is 270.9 km.

How do I travel from Portofino to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Portofino to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Portofino to Locarno?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Portofino to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portofino to Locarno bus from?

Portofino to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rapallo station.

Where do I catch the Portofino to Locarno train from?

Portofino to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from S.Margherita L.-Port station.

Train or bus from Portofino to Locarno?

The best way to get from Portofino to Locarno is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Portofino to Locarno bus arrive?

Portofino to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Portofino to Locarno train arrive?

Portofino to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Portofino to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Locarno is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Portofino to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 3084+ hotels available in Locarno.

Portofino to Locarno - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 1m
CHF 63–169
Train via Monza
cheapest
1. Take the train from S.Margherita Ligure Portofino to Monzatrain Re13
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 26m
CHF 28–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapallo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1514
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
7h 17m
CHF 44–69
Drive 270.9 km
1. Drive from Portofino to Locarnocar 270.9 km
3h 4m
CHF 45–64

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Distance: 282.1 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Locarno via S.Margherita L.-Port and Milano Centrale in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portofino to Locarno, Debarcadero via Rapallo, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 7h 17m.

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