There are 4 ways to get from Como 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 Como S.Giovanni to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ec
3h 41m€44–139Drive 217.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Como to Portofinocar 217.6 km
2h 26m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Como to Milanbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus 1514
5h 30m€54–74Train via Milan
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
3h 55m€75–141
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Portofino is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Portofino is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
The distance between Como and Portofino is 215 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.
The best way to get from Como to Portofino without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Como to Portofino, including transfers.
The best way to get from Como to Portofino is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 5h 30m.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Portofino is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Como to Portofino.
There are 4031+ hotels available in Portofino.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Portofino, Italy?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to S.Margherita L.-Port once daily. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Trenord also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Portofino via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Rapallo in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S.Giovanni to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €65–95
- 2nd Class
- €45–65
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como S.Giovanni to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Como to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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