What is the cheapest way to get from Varenna (Station) to Portofino?

The cheapest way to get from Varenna (Station) to Portofino is to train and line 1 ferry which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varenna (Station) to Portofino?

The fastest way to get from Varenna (Station) to Portofino is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €60.

How far is it from Varenna (Station) to Portofino?

The distance between Varenna (Station) and Portofino is 241 km. The road distance is 249.2 km.

How do I travel from Varenna (Station) to Portofino without a car?

The best way to get from Varenna (Station) to Portofino without a car is to train and line 1 ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs €30 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Varenna (Station) to Portofino?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Varenna (Station) to Portofino, including transfers.

Can I drive from Varenna (Station) to Portofino?

Yes, the driving distance between Varenna (Station) to Portofino is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Varenna (Station) to Portofino.

Where can I stay near Portofino?

There are 4780+ hotels available in Portofino.

Varenna (Station) to Portofino - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 1 ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Varenna (Station) to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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Train, line 1 ferry
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1. Take the train from Varenna Esino to Milano Centraletrain Re8
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
5h 30m
€34–58
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovannibus
3. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus
4. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus
8h 14m
€57–82
Drive 249.2 km
1. Drive from Varenna (Station) to Portofinocar 249.2 km
3h 11m
€39–56

Varenna (Station) to Portofino by foot, train, and ferry

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5h 30mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Varenna (Station), Italy and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Varenna (Station) to Portofino. However, you can walk to Varenna Esino, take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Varenna to Portofino via Menaggio, Menaggio Piazza Roma, Como, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Rapallo in around 8h 14m.

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