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How to get fromVarese to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Varese to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Varese to Milano Repubblicatrain train S5
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    5h 46m
    €33–57

  2. Train, line 1 ferry via Pavia

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varese Nord to Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain train R22 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Paviatrain train S13
    3. Take the train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 7m
    €26–169

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus bus 1514
    5h 48m
    €35–69

  4. Drive 226.9 km

    1. Drive from Varese to Portofinocar car 226.9 km
    2h 30m
    €36–52

  5. Train, line 1 ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Chiasso to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofinotrain train Ec
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 39m
    €89–255

Varese to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallo 5 times a week. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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