There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Varese by ferry, train, 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.
Line 1 ferry, train
best- 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 Cadorna to Varese Nordtrain R22 / ...
5h 3m€32–53Line 1 ferry, train via Pavia
cheapest- Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
- Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Paviatrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varesetrain S5 / ...
5h 14m€25–100Bus
- 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€36–52
Portofino to Varese by ferry, foot, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Varese is to line 1 ferry and train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 3m.
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.
The distance between Portofino and Varese is 224 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Varese without a car is to line 1 ferry and train which takes 5h 3m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Portofino to Varese, including transfers.
Portofino to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Portofino to Varese bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como Grandate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Varese is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Portofino to Varese.
There are 5834+ hotels available in Varese.
What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Varese, Italy?
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 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 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
- 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
- €11
- Schedules at
- traghettiportofino.it
Ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligure
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- traghettiportofino.it
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