There are 3 ways to get from Portofino to Varese by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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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 via Milano Centrale and Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Portofino and Varese is 230 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Varese without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 which takes 4h 9m 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 via S.Margherita L.-Port, Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Como Grandate once daily. Tickets cost €18–28 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
- €18–35
- 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
- €19–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- 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
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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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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