There are 3 ways to get from Varese to Portofino by train (Trenitalia), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Paviatrain S13 / ...
- Take the train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
4h 58m€28–106Bus
- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Genoabus 495
6h 8m€82–107Drive 226.9 km
- Drive from Varese to Portofinocar 226.9 km
2h 30m€37–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Portofino is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Portofino is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Varese - Stazione FNM and arriving at Genoa via Como Grandate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port via Milano Porta Garibaldi and Pavia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Varese and Portofino is 229 km. The road distance is 226.9 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Portofino without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €28 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Varese to Portofino, including transfers.
Varese to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como Grandate station.
Varese to Portofino train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Varese to Portofino is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €28 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €110 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Portofino, Italy?
You can take a train from Varese to Portofino via Milano Porta Garibaldi, Pavia, and S.Margherita L.-Port in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como Grandate to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como Grandate to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Varese to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Varese to Portofino train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Porta Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Portofino is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Varese to Portofino.
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