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How to get fromZermatt to Portofinoby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Portofino by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain train R42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    9h 46m
    €93–194

  2. Train, line 1 ferry via Novara

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain train R42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Novara to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    10h 40m
    €77–132

  3. Train, bus, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain train R42 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Domodossola to Milano Centralebus bus Re4
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    9h 53m

Zermatt to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to Portofino. However, you can take the train to Brig Bahnhofplatz, walk to Brig, take the train to Domodossola, 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 train from Zermatt to Portofino via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, Milano Centrale, S.Margherita L.-Port, and Santa Margherita Ligure in around 9h 53m.

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