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How to get fromPortofino to Luthernby ferry, train, bus or car

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

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  1. Line 1 ferry, train via Milan

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano CentraletrainIc
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-GoldautrainEc
    7h 56m
    CHF 58–169
  2. Line 1 ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry1
    2. Take the bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luzernbus439 / ...
    9h 12m
    CHF 33–128
  3. Drive 407.2 km

    1. Drive from Portofino to Lutherncar407.2 km
    4h 19m
    CHF 65–94
  4. Line 1 ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Arth-GoldautrainEc
    8h 42m
    CHF 145–304
  5. Line 1 ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry1
    2. Take the train from S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to ZugtrainEc
    8h 58m
    CHF 145–263

Portofino to Luthern by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portofino to Luthern. However, you can take the line 1 ferry to Santa Margherita Ligure, walk to S.Margherita L.-Port, take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to Arth-Goldau, then take the train to Luzern. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Portofino to Luzern via Santa Margherita Ligure, S.Margherita L.-Port, Genova Brignole, Genoa Piazza della Vittoria, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 12m.

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