There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Lugano 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 Luganotrain Ec
4h 23mCHF 38–61Train
cheapest- Take the train from S.Margherita Ligure Portofino to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
4h 28mCHF 27–45Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 3mCHF 73–96Drive 242.8 km
- Drive from Portofino to Luganocar 242.8 km
2h 40mCHF 41–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Portofino to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Portofino to Lugano. However, there are services departing from S.Margherita L.-Port and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Portofino and Lugano is 243 km. The road distance is 242.8 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Portofino to Lugano, including transfers.
Portofino to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Portofino to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from S.Margherita L.-Port station.
The best way to get from Portofino to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 100 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Lugano via S.Margherita L.-Port and Milano Centrale in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portofino to Lugano via Genoa and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 3m.
- 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
- CHF 16–30
- 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
- CHF 18–26
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 12–17
- 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
- CHF 12–16
- 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
- CHF 11–18
- 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
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Portofino to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Portofino to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Lugano is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Portofino to Lugano.
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