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How to get fromVarese to Portofinoby train (Trenitalia), train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Varese to Portofino by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Varese Nord to Milano Cadornatrain train R22 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4h 33m
    €35–59

  2. Train via Pavia

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibalditrain train S5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Paviatrain train S13 / ...
    3. Take the train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4h 57m
    €28–99

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Varese to Gallaratetrain train S5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Rho Fiera Milanobus bus Re4 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Portofinotaxi taxi
    4h 49m

  4. Drive  226.9 km

    1. Drive from Varese to Portofinocar car 226.9 km
    2h 30m
    €37–54

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Map of how to get from Varese to Portofino.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

You can take a train from Varese Nord to Portofino via Milano Cadorna, Cadorna Fn M2, Centrale Fs, Milano Centrale, and S.Margherita L.-Port in around 4h 33m.

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