There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Varese by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train via Milan
best- Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain R22 / ...
4h 4m€35–58Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Como Grandatebus 495
6h 6m€83–107Drive 222.2 km
- Drive from Portofino to Varesecar 222.2 km
2h 22m€36–52Train
- Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Repubblica to Varesetrain S5
4h 20m€35–57
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Varese is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Portofino to Varese is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Varese. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Varese - Stazione FNM via Grandate - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Portofino to Varese. However, there are services departing from S.Margherita L.-Port and arriving at Varese Nord via Centrale Fs and Milano Cadorna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Portofino and Varese is 225 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Varese without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 4m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Portofino to Varese, including transfers.
Portofino to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Portofino to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from S.Margherita L.-Port station.
The best way to get from Portofino to Varese is to train via Milan which takes 4h 4m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €110 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Varese, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Varese Nord via S.Margherita L.-Port, Milan Centrale, Centrale Fs, Cadorna Fn M2, and Milano Cadorna in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Como Grandate once daily. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- 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
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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
- €19–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Repubblica to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Como Grandate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Portofino to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como Grandate station.
Portofino to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Varese is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Portofino to Varese.
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