There are 6 ways to get from Switzerland to Portofino by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoabus FlixBus N177
7h 34m€96–136Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus
- Take the train from Como Camerlata to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain Re13
9h 46m€42–52Train
- Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
8h 2m€113–186Drive 448.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Portofinocar 448.5 km
4h 57m€94–136Fly Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
6h 39m€108–253Fly Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
7h 3m€69–298
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Portofino is to bus and train which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Portofino is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Genoa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port via Zug, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Switzerland and Portofino is 461 km. The road distance is 448.5 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Portofino without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs €95 - €140.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Switzerland to Portofino, including transfers.
Switzerland to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Portofino is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs €95 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Portofino, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Portofino via Zug, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and S.Margherita L.-Port in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–210
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como Camerlata to S.Margherita Ligure Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +390975 343195
- [email protected]
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Zürich to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Switzerland to Portofino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zug station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Portofino is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Switzerland to Portofino.
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